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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.36, 23,324.56 and 6,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.36, 23,324.56 and 6,324.32 is: 9,478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.36 : 23,324.56 = 6,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.36/23,324.56 = 6,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.36x = 23,324.56 × 6,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.36x = 147,511,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,511,981.30/15,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.16

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