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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.96, 23,508.90 and 6,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.96, 23,508.90 and 6,310.08 is: 9,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.96 : 23,508.90 = 6,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.96/23,508.90 = 6,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.96x = 23,508.90 × 6,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.96x = 148,343,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,343,039.71/15,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.90

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