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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.72, 23,361.72 and 6,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.72, 23,361.72 and 6,334 is: 9,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.72 : 23,361.72 = 6,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.72/23,361.72 = 6,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.72x = 23,361.72 × 6,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.72x = 147,973,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,973,134.48/15,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.52

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