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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.50, 23,505.85 and 6,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.50, 23,505.85 and 6,316.52 is: 9,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.50 : 23,505.85 = 6,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.50/23,505.85 = 6,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.50x = 23,505.85 × 6,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.50x = 148,475,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,475,140.06/15,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.57

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