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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.52, 23,475.16 and 6,287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.52, 23,475.16 and 6,287.73 is: 9,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.52 : 23,475.16 = 6,287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.52/23,475.16 = 6,287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.52x = 23,475.16 × 6,287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.52x = 147,605,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,605,467.79/15,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.35

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