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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.58, 23,444.31 and 6,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.58, 23,444.31 and 6,269.58 is: 9,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.58 : 23,444.31 = 6,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.58/23,444.31 = 6,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.58x = 23,444.31 × 6,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.58x = 146,985,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,985,977.09/15,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.54

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