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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.90, 23,502.79 and 6,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.90, 23,502.79 and 6,307.91 is: 9,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.90 : 23,502.79 = 6,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.90/23,502.79 = 6,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.90x = 23,502.79 × 6,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.90x = 148,253,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,253,462.58/15,667.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.24

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