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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.29, 23,433.33 and 6,262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.29, 23,433.33 and 6,262.17 is: 9,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.29 : 23,433.33 = 6,262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.29/23,433.33 = 6,262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.29x = 23,433.33 × 6,262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.29x = 146,743,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,743,585.42/15,622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.22

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