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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.31, 23,434.72 and 6,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.31, 23,434.72 and 6,273.74 is: 9,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.31 : 23,434.72 = 6,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.31/23,434.72 = 6,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.31x = 23,434.72 × 6,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.31x = 147,023,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,023,383.16/15,629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.90

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