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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.80, 23,492.88 and 6,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.80, 23,492.88 and 6,297.84 is: 9,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.80 : 23,492.88 = 6,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.80/23,492.88 = 6,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.80x = 23,492.88 × 6,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.80x = 147,954,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,954,399.38/15,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.45

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