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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.08, 23,446.72 and 6,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.08, 23,446.72 and 6,397.08 is: 9,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.08 : 23,446.72 = 6,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.08/23,446.72 = 6,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.08x = 23,446.72 × 6,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.08x = 149,990,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,990,543.58/15,631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.66

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