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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.76, 23,524.34 and 6,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.76, 23,524.34 and 6,333.28 is: 9,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.76 : 23,524.34 = 6,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.76/23,524.34 = 6,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.76x = 23,524.34 × 6,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.76x = 148,986,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,986,232.04/15,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.37

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