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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.08, 23,642.10 and 6,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.08, 23,642.10 and 6,393.94 is: 9,594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.08 : 23,642.10 = 6,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.08/23,642.10 = 6,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.08x = 23,642.10 × 6,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.08x = 151,166,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,166,168.87/15,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.76

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