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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.62, 23,281.65 and 6,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.62, 23,281.65 and 6,280.62 is: 9,424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.62 : 23,281.65 = 6,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.62/23,281.65 = 6,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.62x = 23,281.65 × 6,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.62x = 146,223,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,223,196.62/15,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.86

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