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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.91, 23,498.44 and 6,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.91, 23,498.44 and 6,305 is: 9,457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.91 : 23,498.44 = 6,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.91/23,498.44 = 6,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.91x = 23,498.44 × 6,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.91x = 148,157,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,157,664.20/15,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.93

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