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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.48, 23,441.04 and 6,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.48, 23,441.04 and 6,269.88 is: 9,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.48 : 23,441.04 = 6,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.48/23,441.04 = 6,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.48x = 23,441.04 × 6,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.48x = 146,972,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,972,507.88/15,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.75

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