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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.63, 23,450.76 and 6,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.63, 23,450.76 and 6,275.90 is: 9,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.63 : 23,450.76 = 6,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.63/23,450.76 = 6,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.63x = 23,450.76 × 6,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.63x = 147,174,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,174,624.68/15,632.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.58

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