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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.85, 23,467.26 and 6,284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.85, 23,467.26 and 6,284.87 is: 9,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.85 : 23,467.26 = 6,284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.85/23,467.26 = 6,284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.85x = 23,467.26 × 6,284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.85x = 147,488,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,488,694.07/15,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.30

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