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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.81, 23,577.24 and 6,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.81, 23,577.24 and 6,360.44 is: 9,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.81 : 23,577.24 = 6,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.81/23,577.24 = 6,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.81x = 23,577.24 × 6,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.81x = 149,961,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961,620.39/15,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.30

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