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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.61, 23,508.59 and 6,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.61, 23,508.59 and 6,304.71 is: 9,461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.61 : 23,508.59 = 6,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.61/23,508.59 = 6,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.61x = 23,508.59 × 6,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.61x = 148,214,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,214,810.94/15,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.76

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