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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.58, 23,517.72 and 6,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.58, 23,517.72 and 6,313.40 is: 9,471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.58 : 23,517.72 = 6,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.58/23,517.72 = 6,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.58x = 23,517.72 × 6,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.58x = 148,476,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,476,792.44/15,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.86

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