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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620, 23,433.24 and 6,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620, 23,433.24 and 6,386 is: 9,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620 : 23,433.24 = 6,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620/23,433.24 = 6,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620x = 23,433.24 × 6,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620x = 149,644,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,644,670.64/15,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.32

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