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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.94, 23,495.37 and 6,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.94, 23,495.37 and 6,302.93 is: 9,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.94 : 23,495.37 = 6,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.94/23,495.37 = 6,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.94x = 23,495.37 × 6,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.94x = 148,089,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,089,564.36/15,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.77

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