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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.84, 23,549.58 and 6,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.84, 23,549.58 and 6,331.08 is: 9,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.84 : 23,549.58 = 6,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.84/23,549.58 = 6,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.84x = 23,549.58 × 6,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.84x = 149,094,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,094,274.95/15,696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.36

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