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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.73, 23,503.27 and 6,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.73, 23,503.27 and 6,301.29 is: 9,455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.73 : 23,503.27 = 6,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.73/23,503.27 = 6,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.73x = 23,503.27 × 6,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.73x = 148,100,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,100,920.22/15,662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.63

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