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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.48, 23,302.08 and 6,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.48, 23,302.08 and 6,295.68 is: 9,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.48 : 23,302.08 = 6,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.48/23,302.08 = 6,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.48x = 23,302.08 × 6,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.48x = 146,702,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,702,439.01/15,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.02

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