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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.56, 23,433.59 and 6,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.56, 23,433.59 and 6,273 is: 9,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.56 : 23,433.59 = 6,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.56/23,433.59 = 6,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.56x = 23,433.59 × 6,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.56x = 146,998,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,998,878.71/15,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.79

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