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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,643.73, 23,462.75 and 6,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,643.73, 23,462.75 and 6,283.37 is: 9,423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,643.73 : 23,462.75 = 6,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,643.73/23,462.75 = 6,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,643.73x = 23,462.75 × 6,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,643.73x = 147,425,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,425,213.83/15,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.92

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