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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.44, 23,477.31 and 6,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.44, 23,477.31 and 6,297.62 is: 9,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.44 : 23,477.31 = 6,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.44/23,477.31 = 6,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.44x = 23,477.31 × 6,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.44x = 147,851,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,851,059.62/15,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.88

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