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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.48, 23,442.54 and 6,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.48, 23,442.54 and 6,270.88 is: 9,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.48 : 23,442.54 = 6,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.48/23,442.54 = 6,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.48x = 23,442.54 × 6,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.48x = 147,005,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,005,355.24/15,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.25

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