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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.13, 23,490.18 and 6,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.13, 23,490.18 and 6,298.92 is: 9,449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.13 : 23,490.18 = 6,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.13/23,490.18 = 6,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.13x = 23,490.18 × 6,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.13x = 147,962,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,962,764.61/15,658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.58

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