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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.14, 23,464.38 and 6,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.14, 23,464.38 and 6,283.78 is: 9,424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.14 : 23,464.38 = 6,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.14/23,464.38 = 6,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.14x = 23,464.38 × 6,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.14x = 147,444,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,444,868.73/15,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.93

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