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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.76, 23,389.98 and 6,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.76, 23,389.98 and 6,361.24 is: 9,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.76 : 23,389.98 = 6,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.76/23,389.98 = 6,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.76x = 23,389.98 × 6,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.76x = 148,789,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,789,276.38/15,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.65

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