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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.66, 23,454.06 and 6,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.66, 23,454.06 and 6,268.68 is: 9,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.66 : 23,454.06 = 6,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.66/23,454.06 = 6,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.66x = 23,454.06 × 6,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.66x = 147,025,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,025,996.84/15,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.86

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