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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.60, 23,240.40 and 6,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.60, 23,240.40 and 6,257.44 is: 9,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.60 : 23,240.40 = 6,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.60/23,240.40 = 6,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.60x = 23,240.40 × 6,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.60x = 145,425,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,425,408.58/15,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.16

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