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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.04, 23,509.31 and 6,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.04, 23,509.31 and 6,312.84 is: 9,469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.04 : 23,509.31 = 6,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.04/23,509.31 = 6,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.04x = 23,509.31 × 6,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.04x = 148,410,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,410,512.54/15,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.16

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