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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.49, 23,629.99 and 6,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.49, 23,629.99 and 6,393.46 is: 9,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.49 : 23,629.99 = 6,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.49/23,629.99 = 6,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.49x = 23,629.99 × 6,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.49x = 151,077,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,077,363.90/15,753.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.09

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