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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.91, 23,373.61 and 6,714.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.91, 23,373.61 and 6,714.03 is: 10,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.91 : 23,373.61 = 6,714.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.91/23,373.61 = 6,714.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.91x = 23,373.61 × 6,714.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.91x = 156,931,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,931,085.18/15,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.26

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