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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.03, 23,477.99 and 6,290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.03, 23,477.99 and 6,290.79 is: 9,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.03 : 23,477.99 = 6,290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.03/23,477.99 = 6,290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.03x = 23,477.99 × 6,290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.03x = 147,695,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,695,073.26/15,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.37

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