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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.98, 23,631.82 and 6,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.98, 23,631.82 and 6,392.60 is: 9,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.98 : 23,631.82 = 6,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.98/23,631.82 = 6,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.98x = 23,631.82 × 6,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.98x = 151,068,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,068,772.53/15,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.24

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