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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.80, 23,473.36 and 6,289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.80, 23,473.36 and 6,289.65 is: 9,432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.80 : 23,473.36 = 6,289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.80/23,473.36 = 6,289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.80x = 23,473.36 × 6,289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.80x = 147,639,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,639,135.73/15,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.12

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