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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.49, 23,505.96 and 6,304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.49, 23,505.96 and 6,304.89 is: 9,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.49 : 23,505.96 = 6,304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.49/23,505.96 = 6,304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.49x = 23,505.96 × 6,304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.49x = 148,202,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,202,492.14/15,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.82

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