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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.44, 23,514.02 and 6,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.44, 23,514.02 and 6,317.94 is: 9,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.44 : 23,514.02 = 6,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.44/23,514.02 = 6,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.44x = 23,514.02 × 6,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.44x = 148,560,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,560,115.53/15,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.23

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