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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.62, 23,320.65 and 6,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.62, 23,320.65 and 6,306.62 is: 9,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.62 : 23,320.65 = 6,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.62/23,320.65 = 6,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.62x = 23,320.65 × 6,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.62x = 147,074,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,074,477.70/15,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.87

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