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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.22, 23,508.40 and 6,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.22, 23,508.40 and 6,313.06 is: 9,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.22 : 23,508.40 = 6,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.22/23,508.40 = 6,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.22x = 23,508.40 × 6,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.22x = 148,409,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,409,939.70/15,676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.20

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