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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.04, 23,482.72 and 6,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.04, 23,482.72 and 6,295.90 is: 9,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.04 : 23,482.72 = 6,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.04/23,482.72 = 6,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.04x = 23,482.72 × 6,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.04x = 147,844,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,844,856.85/15,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.50

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