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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.81, 23,436.96 and 6,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.81, 23,436.96 and 6,275.25 is: 9,409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.81 : 23,436.96 = 6,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.81/23,436.96 = 6,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.81x = 23,436.96 × 6,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.81x = 147,072,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,072,783.24/15,630.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.16

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