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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.29, 23,499.69 and 6,300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.29, 23,499.69 and 6,300.71 is: 9,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.29 : 23,499.69 = 6,300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.29/23,499.69 = 6,300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.29x = 23,499.69 × 6,300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.29x = 148,064,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,064,582.78/15,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.55

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