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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.76, 23,450.76 and 6,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.76, 23,450.76 and 6,272.26 is: 9,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.76 : 23,450.76 = 6,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.76/23,450.76 = 6,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.76x = 23,450.76 × 6,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.76x = 147,089,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,089,263.92/15,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.05

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