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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.48, 23,306.58 and 6,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.48, 23,306.58 and 6,298.68 is: 9,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.48 : 23,306.58 = 6,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.48/23,306.58 = 6,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.48x = 23,306.58 × 6,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.48x = 146,800,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,800,689.31/15,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.52

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