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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.39, 23,468.74 and 6,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.39, 23,468.74 and 6,294.61 is: 9,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.39 : 23,468.74 = 6,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.39/23,468.74 = 6,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.39x = 23,468.74 × 6,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.39x = 147,726,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726,579.09/15,656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.55

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