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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.62, 23,444.75 and 6,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.62, 23,444.75 and 6,271.90 is: 9,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.62 : 23,444.75 = 6,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.62/23,444.75 = 6,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.62x = 23,444.75 × 6,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.62x = 147,043,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,043,127.53/15,628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.58

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