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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.62, 23,443.25 and 6,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.62, 23,443.25 and 6,270.90 is: 9,407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.62 : 23,443.25 = 6,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.62/23,443.25 = 6,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.62x = 23,443.25 × 6,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.62x = 147,010,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,010,276.43/15,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.08

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