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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.20, 23,443.11 and 6,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.20, 23,443.11 and 6,273.06 is: 9,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.20 : 23,443.11 = 6,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.20/23,443.11 = 6,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.20x = 23,443.11 × 6,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.20x = 147,060,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,060,035.62/15,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.50

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