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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.13, 23,425.71 and 6,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.13, 23,425.71 and 6,383.13 is: 9,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.13 : 23,425.71 = 6,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.13/23,425.71 = 6,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.13x = 23,425.71 × 6,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.13x = 149,529,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,529,235.14/15,617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.70

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