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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,485.28, 23,234.16 and 6,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,485.28, 23,234.16 and 6,252 is: 9,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,485.28 : 23,234.16 = 6,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,485.28/23,234.16 = 6,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,485.28x = 23,234.16 × 6,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,485.28x = 145,259,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,259,968.32/15,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.52

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