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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.49, 23,495.76 and 6,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.49, 23,495.76 and 6,305.09 is: 9,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.49 : 23,495.76 = 6,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.49/23,495.76 = 6,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.49x = 23,495.76 × 6,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.49x = 148,142,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,142,763.94/15,667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.42

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