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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.36, 23,296.38 and 6,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.36, 23,296.38 and 6,305.32 is: 9,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.36 : 23,296.38 = 6,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.36/23,296.38 = 6,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.36x = 23,296.38 × 6,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.36x = 146,891,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,891,130.74/15,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.80

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