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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.54, 23,418.69 and 6,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.54, 23,418.69 and 6,372.06 is: 9,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.54 : 23,418.69 = 6,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.54/23,418.69 = 6,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.54x = 23,418.69 × 6,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.54x = 149,225,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,225,297.80/15,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.04

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