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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.18, 23,440.70 and 6,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.18, 23,440.70 and 6,393.18 is: 9,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.18 : 23,440.70 = 6,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.18/23,440.70 = 6,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.18x = 23,440.70 × 6,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.18x = 149,860,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,860,614.43/15,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.74

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