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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.61, 23,549.26 and 6,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.61, 23,549.26 and 6,341.88 is: 9,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.61 : 23,549.26 = 6,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.61/23,549.26 = 6,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.61x = 23,549.26 × 6,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.61x = 149,346,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,346,581.01/15,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.33

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