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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,716.61, 23,574.62 and 6,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,716.61, 23,574.62 and 6,356.52 is: 9,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,716.61 : 23,574.62 = 6,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,716.61/23,574.62 = 6,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,716.61x = 23,574.62 × 6,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,716.61x = 149,852,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,852,559.41/15,716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.66

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