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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.99, 23,435.45 and 6,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.99, 23,435.45 and 6,261.50 is: 9,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.99 : 23,435.45 = 6,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.99/23,435.45 = 6,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.99x = 23,435.45 × 6,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.99x = 146,740,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,740,953.00/15,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.03

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