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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.17, 23,358.03 and 6,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.17, 23,358.03 and 6,567.88 is: 9,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.17 : 23,358.03 = 6,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.17/23,358.03 = 6,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.17x = 23,358.03 × 6,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.17x = 153,412,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,412,738.08/15,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.36

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