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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.72, 23,391 and 6,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.72, 23,391 and 6,357.52 is: 9,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.72 : 23,391 = 6,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.72/23,391 = 6,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.72x = 23,391 × 6,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.72x = 148,708,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,708,750.32/15,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.06

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