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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.08, 23,442.23 and 6,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.08, 23,442.23 and 6,394.08 is: 9,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.08 : 23,442.23 = 6,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.08/23,442.23 = 6,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.08x = 23,442.23 × 6,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.08x = 149,891,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,891,462.03/15,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.16

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