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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,622.56, 23,433.78 and 6,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,622.56, 23,433.78 and 6,266.76 is: 9,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622.56 : 23,433.78 = 6,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622.56/23,433.78 = 6,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622.56x = 23,433.78 × 6,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622.56x = 146,853,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,853,875.15/15,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.12

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