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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.66, 23,451.06 and 6,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.66, 23,451.06 and 6,266.69 is: 9,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.66 : 23,451.06 = 6,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.66/23,451.06 = 6,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.66x = 23,451.06 × 6,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.66x = 146,960,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,960,405.94/15,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.87

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