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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.64, 23,508.72 and 6,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.64, 23,508.72 and 6,312.64 is: 9,467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.64 : 23,508.72 = 6,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.64/23,508.72 = 6,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.64x = 23,508.72 × 6,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.64x = 148,402,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,402,086.22/15,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.05

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