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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.79, 23,504.43 and 6,309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.79, 23,504.43 and 6,309.58 is: 9,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.79 : 23,504.43 = 6,309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.79/23,504.43 = 6,309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.79x = 23,504.43 × 6,309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.79x = 148,303,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,303,092.19/15,669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.27

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