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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.94, 23,542.11 and 6,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.94, 23,542.11 and 6,334.71 is: 9,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.94 : 23,542.11 = 6,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.94/23,542.11 = 6,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.94x = 23,542.11 × 6,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.94x = 149,132,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,132,439.64/15,694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.95

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