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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.74, 23,464.25 and 6,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.74, 23,464.25 and 6,284.38 is: 9,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.74 : 23,464.25 = 6,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.74/23,464.25 = 6,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.74x = 23,464.25 × 6,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.74x = 147,458,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,458,146.09/15,644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.42

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