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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.37, 23,067.63 and 6,502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.37, 23,067.63 and 6,502.86 is: 9,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.37 : 23,067.63 = 6,502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.37/23,067.63 = 6,502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.37x = 23,067.63 × 6,502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.37x = 150,005,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,005,568.42/15,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.35

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