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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.60, 23,467.90 and 6,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.60, 23,467.90 and 6,283.38 is: 9,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.60 : 23,467.90 = 6,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.60/23,467.90 = 6,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.60x = 23,467.90 × 6,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.60x = 147,457,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,457,733.50/15,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.47

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