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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.31, 23,449.69 and 6,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.31, 23,449.69 and 6,283.77 is: 9,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.31 : 23,449.69 = 6,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.31/23,449.69 = 6,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.31x = 23,449.69 × 6,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.31x = 147,352,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,352,458.53/15,639.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.93

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