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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.32, 23,469.20 and 6,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.32, 23,469.20 and 6,296.76 is: 9,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.32 : 23,469.20 = 6,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.32/23,469.20 = 6,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.32x = 23,469.20 × 6,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.32x = 147,779,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779,919.79/15,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.41

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