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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.56, 23,544.66 and 6,338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.56, 23,544.66 and 6,338.82 is: 9,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.56 : 23,544.66 = 6,338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.56/23,544.66 = 6,338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.56x = 23,544.66 × 6,338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.56x = 149,245,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,245,361.70/15,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.73

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