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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.06, 23,565.20 and 6,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.06, 23,565.20 and 6,349.64 is: 9,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.06 : 23,565.20 = 6,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.06/23,565.20 = 6,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.06x = 23,565.20 × 6,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.06x = 149,630,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,630,536.53/15,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.29

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