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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,482.82, 23,216.02 and 6,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,482.82, 23,216.02 and 6,122.46 is: 9,180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,482.82 : 23,216.02 = 6,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,482.82/23,216.02 = 6,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,482.82x = 23,216.02 × 6,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,482.82x = 142,139,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,139,153.81/15,482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.44

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