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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.52, 23,349.60 and 6,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.52, 23,349.60 and 6,561.60 is: 9,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.52 : 23,349.60 = 6,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.52/23,349.60 = 6,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.52x = 23,349.60 × 6,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.52x = 153,210,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,210,735.36/15,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.22

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