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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.06, 23,548.56 and 6,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.06, 23,548.56 and 6,339.82 is: 9,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.06 : 23,548.56 = 6,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.06/23,548.56 = 6,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.06x = 23,548.56 × 6,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.06x = 149,293,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,293,631.66/15,703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.30

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