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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.41, 23,346.40 and 6,560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.41, 23,346.40 and 6,560.12 is: 9,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.41 : 23,346.40 = 6,560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.41/23,346.40 = 6,560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.41x = 23,346.40 × 6,560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.41x = 153,155,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,155,252.13/15,563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.73

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