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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.92, 23,350.16 and 6,562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.92, 23,350.16 and 6,562.63 is: 9,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.92 : 23,350.16 = 6,562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.92/23,350.16 = 6,562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.92x = 23,350.16 × 6,562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.92x = 153,238,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,238,460.52/15,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.48

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