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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.32, 23,267.16 and 6,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.32, 23,267.16 and 6,625.44 is: 9,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.32 : 23,267.16 = 6,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.32/23,267.16 = 6,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.32x = 23,267.16 × 6,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.32x = 154,155,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,155,172.55/15,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.24

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