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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608, 23,412.03 and 6,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608, 23,412.03 and 6,374 is: 9,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608 : 23,412.03 = 6,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608/23,412.03 = 6,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608x = 23,412.03 × 6,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608x = 149,228,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,228,247.35/15,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.01

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