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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.16, 23,481.90 and 6,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.16, 23,481.90 and 6,417 is: 9,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.16 : 23,481.90 = 6,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.16/23,481.90 = 6,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.16x = 23,481.90 × 6,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.16x = 150,683,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,683,352.30/15,653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.39

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