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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.28, 23,491.52 and 6,300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.28, 23,491.52 and 6,300.36 is: 9,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.28 : 23,491.52 = 6,300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.28/23,491.52 = 6,300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.28x = 23,491.52 × 6,300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.28x = 148,005,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,005,032.95/15,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.98

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