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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.52, 23,368.48 and 6,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.52, 23,368.48 and 6,338.52 is: 9,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.52 : 23,368.48 = 6,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.52/23,368.48 = 6,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.52x = 23,368.48 × 6,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.52x = 148,121,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,121,577.85/15,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.73

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