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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.19, 23,537.98 and 6,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.19, 23,537.98 and 6,331.96 is: 9,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.19 : 23,537.98 = 6,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.19/23,537.98 = 6,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.19x = 23,537.98 × 6,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.19x = 149,041,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,041,547.84/15,692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.82

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