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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.26, 23,498.84 and 6,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.26, 23,498.84 and 6,305.24 is: 9,458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.26 : 23,498.84 = 6,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.26/23,498.84 = 6,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.26x = 23,498.84 × 6,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.26x = 148,165,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,165,825.92/15,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.24

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