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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636.83, 23,459.62 and 6,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636.83, 23,459.62 and 6,283.41 is: 9,426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636.83 : 23,459.62 = 6,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636.83/23,459.62 = 6,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636.83x = 23,459.62 × 6,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636.83x = 147,406,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,406,410.90/15,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.87

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