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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.37, 23,511.22 and 6,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.37, 23,511.22 and 6,306.46 is: 9,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.37 : 23,511.22 = 6,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.37/23,511.22 = 6,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.37x = 23,511.22 × 6,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.37x = 148,272,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,272,568.48/15,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.39

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