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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.94, 23,495.55 and 6,446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.94, 23,495.55 and 6,446.42 is: 9,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.94 : 23,495.55 = 6,446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.94/23,495.55 = 6,446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.94x = 23,495.55 × 6,446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.94x = 151,462,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,462,183.43/15,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.31

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