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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.89, 23,458.22 and 6,282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.89, 23,458.22 and 6,282.47 is: 9,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.89 : 23,458.22 = 6,282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.89/23,458.22 = 6,282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.89x = 23,458.22 × 6,282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.89x = 147,375,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,375,531.99/15,635.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.47

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