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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.98, 23,441.79 and 6,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.98, 23,441.79 and 6,270.38 is: 9,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.98 : 23,441.79 = 6,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.98/23,441.79 = 6,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.98x = 23,441.79 × 6,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.98x = 146,988,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,988,931.18/15,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.50

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