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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.48, 23,252.28 and 6,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.48, 23,252.28 and 6,270.48 is: 9,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.48 : 23,252.28 = 6,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.48/23,252.28 = 6,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.48x = 23,252.28 × 6,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.48x = 145,802,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,802,956.69/15,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.29

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