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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634.28, 23,444.10 and 9,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,634.28, 23,444.10 and 9,062.35 is: 13,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,634.28 : 23,444.10 = 9,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,634.28/23,444.10 = 9,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,634.28x = 23,444.10 × 9,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,634.28x = 212,458,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,458,581.02/15,634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.28

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