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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.42, 23,506.44 and 6,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.42, 23,506.44 and 6,308.60 is: 9,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.42 : 23,506.44 = 6,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.42/23,506.44 = 6,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.42x = 23,506.44 × 6,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.42x = 148,292,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,292,727.38/15,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.62

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