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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.33, 23,457.37 and 6,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.33, 23,457.37 and 6,281.91 is: 9,424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.33 : 23,457.37 = 6,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.33/23,457.37 = 6,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.33x = 23,457.37 × 6,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.33x = 147,357,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,357,087.18/15,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.63

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