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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.21, 23,536.92 and 6,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.21, 23,536.92 and 6,323.42 is: 9,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.21 : 23,536.92 = 6,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.21/23,536.92 = 6,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.21x = 23,536.92 × 6,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.21x = 148,833,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,833,830.67/15,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.99

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