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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.75, 23,572.44 and 6,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.75, 23,572.44 and 6,473.75 is: 9,715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.75 : 23,572.44 = 6,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.75/23,572.44 = 6,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.75x = 23,572.44 × 6,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.75x = 152,602,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,602,083.45/15,707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.08

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