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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.11, 23,643.58 and 6,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.11, 23,643.58 and 6,266.46 is: 9,404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.11 : 23,643.58 = 6,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.11/23,643.58 = 6,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.11x = 23,643.58 × 6,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.11x = 148,161,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,161,548.33/15,755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.03

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