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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.56, 23,575.36 and 6,359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.56, 23,575.36 and 6,359.19 is: 9,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.56 : 23,575.36 = 6,359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.56/23,575.36 = 6,359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.56x = 23,575.36 × 6,359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.56x = 149,920,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,920,075.68/15,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.42

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