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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.39, 23,561.03 and 6,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.39, 23,561.03 and 6,347.30 is: 9,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.39 : 23,561.03 = 6,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.39/23,561.03 = 6,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.39x = 23,561.03 × 6,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.39x = 149,548,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548,823.78/15,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.92

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