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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.96, 23,419.62 and 6,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.96, 23,419.62 and 6,254.52 is: 9,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.96 : 23,419.62 = 6,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.96/23,419.62 = 6,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.96x = 23,419.62 × 6,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.96x = 146,478,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,478,481.68/15,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.05

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