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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634.98, 23,452.29 and 6,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,634.98, 23,452.29 and 6,277.38 is: 9,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,634.98 : 23,452.29 = 6,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,634.98/23,452.29 = 6,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,634.98x = 23,452.29 × 6,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,634.98x = 147,218,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,218,936.20/15,634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.00

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