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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.29, 23,477.09 and 6,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.29, 23,477.09 and 6,292.14 is: 9,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.29 : 23,477.09 = 6,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.29/23,477.09 = 6,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.29x = 23,477.09 × 6,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.29x = 147,720,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720,988.23/15,655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.85

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