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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.04, 23,420.94 and 6,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.04, 23,420.94 and 6,373.56 is: 9,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.04 : 23,420.94 = 6,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.04/23,420.94 = 6,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.04x = 23,420.94 × 6,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.04x = 149,274,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,274,766.35/15,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.29

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