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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.34, 23,581.47 and 6,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.34, 23,581.47 and 6,484.82 is: 9,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.34 : 23,581.47 = 6,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.34/23,581.47 = 6,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.34x = 23,581.47 × 6,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.34x = 152,921,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,921,588.29/15,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.58

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