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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.16, 23,277.42 and 6,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.16, 23,277.42 and 6,285 is: 9,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.16 : 23,277.42 = 6,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.16/23,277.42 = 6,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.16x = 23,277.42 × 6,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.16x = 146,298,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,298,584.70/15,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.75

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