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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.79, 23,508.93 and 6,312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.79, 23,508.93 and 6,312.59 is: 9,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.79 : 23,508.93 = 6,312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.79/23,508.93 = 6,312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.79x = 23,508.93 × 6,312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.79x = 148,402,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,402,118.88/15,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.77

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