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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.58, 23,356.44 and 6,213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.58, 23,356.44 and 6,213.84 is: 9,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.58 : 23,356.44 = 6,213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.58/23,356.44 = 6,213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.58x = 23,356.44 × 6,213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.58x = 145,133,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,133,181.13/15,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.79

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