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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.30, 23,412.95 and 6,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.30, 23,412.95 and 6,255.03 is: 9,373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.30 : 23,412.95 = 6,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.30/23,412.95 = 6,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.30x = 23,412.95 × 6,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.30x = 146,448,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,448,704.64/15,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.14

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