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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,699.76, 23,554.32 and 6,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,699.76, 23,554.32 and 6,334.96 is: 9,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,699.76 : 23,554.32 = 6,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,699.76/23,554.32 = 6,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,699.76x = 23,554.32 × 6,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,699.76x = 149,215,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,215,675.03/15,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.33

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