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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.73, 23,579.05 and 6,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.73, 23,579.05 and 6,361.44 is: 9,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.73 : 23,579.05 = 6,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.73/23,579.05 = 6,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.73x = 23,579.05 × 6,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.73x = 149,996,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,996,619.43/15,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.97

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