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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.76, 23,388.48 and 6,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.76, 23,388.48 and 6,360.24 is: 9,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.76 : 23,388.48 = 6,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.76/23,388.48 = 6,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.76x = 23,388.48 × 6,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.76x = 148,756,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,756,346.04/15,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.15

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