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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.38, 23,464.75 and 6,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.38, 23,464.75 and 6,284.02 is: 9,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.38 : 23,464.75 = 6,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.38/23,464.75 = 6,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.38x = 23,464.75 × 6,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.38x = 147,452,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,452,958.30/15,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.30

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