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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.63, 23,429.46 and 6,385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.63, 23,429.46 and 6,385.63 is: 9,578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.63 : 23,429.46 = 6,385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.63/23,429.46 = 6,385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.63x = 23,429.46 × 6,385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.63x = 149,611,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,611,862.66/15,619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.45

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