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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.75, 23,411.65 and 6,373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.75, 23,411.65 and 6,373.75 is: 9,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.75 : 23,411.65 = 6,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.75/23,411.65 = 6,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.75x = 23,411.65 × 6,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.75x = 149,219,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,219,988.25/15,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.63

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