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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.30, 23,489.49 and 6,300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.30, 23,489.49 and 6,300.89 is: 9,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.30 : 23,489.49 = 6,300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.30/23,489.49 = 6,300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.30x = 23,489.49 × 6,300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.30x = 148,004,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,004,661.14/15,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.14

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