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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.62, 23,323.65 and 6,308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.62, 23,323.65 and 6,308.62 is: 9,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.62 : 23,323.65 = 6,308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.62/23,323.65 = 6,308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.62x = 23,323.65 × 6,308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.62x = 147,140,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,140,044.86/15,542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.88

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