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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.22, 23,499.41 and 6,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.22, 23,499.41 and 6,307.05 is: 9,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.22 : 23,499.41 = 6,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.22/23,499.41 = 6,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.22x = 23,499.41 × 6,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.22x = 148,211,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,211,953.84/15,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.19

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