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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.28, 23,480.09 and 6,294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.28, 23,480.09 and 6,294.15 is: 9,438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.28 : 23,480.09 = 6,294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.28/23,480.09 = 6,294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.28x = 23,480.09 × 6,294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.28x = 147,787,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,787,236.01/15,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.88

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