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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.48, 23,512.08 and 6,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.48, 23,512.08 and 6,452.96 is: 9,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.48 : 23,512.08 = 6,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.48/23,512.08 = 6,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.48x = 23,512.08 × 6,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.48x = 151,722,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,722,511.76/15,680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.88

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