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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.09, 23,509.24 and 6,312.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.09, 23,509.24 and 6,312.15 is: 9,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.09 : 23,509.24 = 6,312.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.09/23,509.24 = 6,312.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.09x = 23,509.24 × 6,312.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.09x = 148,393,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,393,700.16/15,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.66

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