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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.13, 23,410.71 and 6,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.13, 23,410.71 and 6,373.13 is: 9,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.13 : 23,410.71 = 6,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.13/23,410.71 = 6,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.13x = 23,410.71 × 6,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.13x = 149,199,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,199,381.17/15,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.70

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