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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.79, 23,480.69 and 6,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.79, 23,480.69 and 6,292.50 is: 9,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.79 : 23,480.69 = 6,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.79/23,480.69 = 6,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.79x = 23,480.69 × 6,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.79x = 147,752,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752,254.39/15,649.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.16

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