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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.05, 23,273.50 and 6,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.05, 23,273.50 and 6,284.73 is: 9,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.05 : 23,273.50 = 6,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.05/23,273.50 = 6,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.05x = 23,273.50 × 6,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.05x = 146,267,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,267,632.23/15,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.40

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