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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.08, 23,443.73 and 6,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.08, 23,443.73 and 6,395.08 is: 9,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.08 : 23,443.73 = 6,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.08/23,443.73 = 6,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.08x = 23,443.73 × 6,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.08x = 149,924,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,924,528.85/15,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.67

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