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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.25, 23,323.09 and 6,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.25, 23,323.09 and 6,308.25 is: 9,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.25 : 23,323.09 = 6,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.25/23,323.09 = 6,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.25x = 23,323.09 × 6,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.25x = 147,127,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,127,882.49/15,542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.32

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