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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.96, 23,497.55 and 6,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.96, 23,497.55 and 6,305.81 is: 9,456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.96 : 23,497.55 = 6,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.96/23,497.55 = 6,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.96x = 23,497.55 × 6,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.96x = 148,170,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,170,936.75/15,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.34

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