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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.55, 23,510.06 and 6,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.55, 23,510.06 and 6,313.34 is: 9,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.55 : 23,510.06 = 6,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.55/23,510.06 = 6,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.55x = 23,510.06 × 6,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.55x = 148,426,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,426,853.08/15,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.90

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