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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.33, 23,436.44 and 6,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.33, 23,436.44 and 6,264.34 is: 9,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.33 : 23,436.44 = 6,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.33/23,436.44 = 6,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.33x = 23,436.44 × 6,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.33x = 146,813,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,813,762.13/15,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.68

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