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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.33, 23,441.10 and 6,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.33, 23,441.10 and 6,393.33 is: 9,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.33 : 23,441.10 = 6,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.33/23,441.10 = 6,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.33x = 23,441.10 × 6,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.33x = 149,866,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,866,687.86/15,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.04

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