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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.96, 23,127.86 and 6,532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.96, 23,127.86 and 6,532.32 is: 9,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.96 : 23,127.86 = 6,532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.96/23,127.86 = 6,532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.96x = 23,127.86 × 6,532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.96x = 151,078,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,078,582.44/15,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.51

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