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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,686.06, 23,523.87 and 6,323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,686.06, 23,523.87 and 6,323.66 is: 9,483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,686.06 : 23,523.87 = 6,323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,686.06/23,523.87 = 6,323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,686.06x = 23,523.87 × 6,323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,686.06x = 148,756,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,756,955.76/15,686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.39

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