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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.04, 23,425.44 and 6,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.04, 23,425.44 and 6,376.56 is: 9,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.04 : 23,425.44 = 6,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.04/23,425.44 = 6,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.04x = 23,425.44 × 6,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.04x = 149,373,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,373,723.69/15,617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.79

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