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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.84, 23,543.58 and 6,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.84, 23,543.58 and 6,327.08 is: 9,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.84 : 23,543.58 = 6,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.84/23,543.58 = 6,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.84x = 23,543.58 × 6,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.84x = 148,962,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,962,114.15/15,692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.36

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