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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.82, 23,539.29 and 6,324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.82, 23,539.29 and 6,324.99 is: 9,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.82 : 23,539.29 = 6,324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.82/23,539.29 = 6,324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.82x = 23,539.29 × 6,324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.82x = 148,885,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,885,773.86/15,689.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.32

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