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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.29, 23,484.60 and 6,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.29, 23,484.60 and 6,297.15 is: 9,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.29 : 23,484.60 = 6,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.29/23,484.60 = 6,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.29x = 23,484.60 × 6,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.29x = 147,886,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,886,048.89/15,660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.38

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