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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.96, 23,501.40 and 6,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.96, 23,501.40 and 6,305.08 is: 9,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.96 : 23,501.40 = 6,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.96/23,501.40 = 6,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.96x = 23,501.40 × 6,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.96x = 148,178,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,178,207.11/15,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.40

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