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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.25, 23,324.59 and 6,309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.25, 23,324.59 and 6,309.25 is: 9,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.25 : 23,324.59 = 6,309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.25/23,324.59 = 6,309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.25x = 23,324.59 × 6,309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.25x = 147,160,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,160,669.46/15,543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.82

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