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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.24, 23,323.38 and 6,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.24, 23,323.38 and 6,315 is: 9,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.24 : 23,323.38 = 6,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.24/23,323.38 = 6,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.24x = 23,323.38 × 6,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.24x = 147,287,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,287,144.70/15,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.31

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