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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.06, 23,551.56 and 6,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.06, 23,551.56 and 6,341.82 is: 9,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.06 : 23,551.56 = 6,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.06/23,551.56 = 6,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.06x = 23,551.56 × 6,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.06x = 149,359,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,359,754.24/15,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.30

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