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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.61, 23,492.96 and 6,303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.61, 23,492.96 and 6,303.21 is: 9,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.61 : 23,492.96 = 6,303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.61/23,492.96 = 6,303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.61x = 23,492.96 × 6,303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.61x = 148,080,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,080,940.79/15,665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.61

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