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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.80, 23,273.12 and 6,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.80, 23,273.12 and 6,284.48 is: 9,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.80 : 23,273.12 = 6,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.80/23,273.12 = 6,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.80x = 23,273.12 × 6,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.80x = 146,259,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,259,457.18/15,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.02

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