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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.96, 23,499.04 and 6,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.96, 23,499.04 and 6,306.81 is: 9,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.96 : 23,499.04 = 6,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.96/23,499.04 = 6,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.96x = 23,499.04 × 6,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.96x = 148,203,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,203,980.46/15,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.84

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