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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.94, 23,413.43 and 6,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.94, 23,413.43 and 6,374.94 is: 9,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.94 : 23,413.43 = 6,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.94/23,413.43 = 6,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.94x = 23,413.43 × 6,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.94x = 149,259,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,259,152.91/15,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.42

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