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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.74, 23,062.32 and 6,609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.74, 23,062.32 and 6,609.54 is: 9,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.74 : 23,062.32 = 6,609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.74/23,062.32 = 6,609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.74x = 23,062.32 × 6,609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.74x = 152,431,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431,326.53/15,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.05

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