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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.56, 23,421.98 and 6,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.56, 23,421.98 and 6,255.37 is: 9,383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.56 : 23,421.98 = 6,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.56/23,421.98 = 6,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.56x = 23,421.98 × 6,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.56x = 146,513,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,513,151.03/15,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.11

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