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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.36, 23,294.88 and 6,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.36, 23,294.88 and 6,304.32 is: 9,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.36 : 23,294.88 = 6,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.36/23,294.88 = 6,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.36x = 23,294.88 × 6,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.36x = 146,858,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,858,377.88/15,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.30

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