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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.31, 23,430.24 and 6,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.31, 23,430.24 and 6,270.72 is: 9,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.31 : 23,430.24 = 6,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.31/23,430.24 = 6,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.31x = 23,430.24 × 6,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.31x = 146,924,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,924,474.57/15,626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.38

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