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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.29, 23,508.17 and 6,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.29, 23,508.17 and 6,312.08 is: 9,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.29 : 23,508.17 = 6,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.29/23,508.17 = 6,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.29x = 23,508.17 × 6,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.29x = 148,385,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,385,403.85/15,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.01

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