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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.21, 23,488.96 and 6,300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.21, 23,488.96 and 6,300.07 is: 9,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.21 : 23,488.96 = 6,300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.21/23,488.96 = 6,300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.21x = 23,488.96 × 6,300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.21x = 147,981,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,981,974.78/15,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.74

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