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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.55, 23,573.84 and 6,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.55, 23,573.84 and 6,355.80 is: 9,532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.55 : 23,573.84 = 6,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.55/23,573.84 = 6,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.55x = 23,573.84 × 6,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.55x = 149,830,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,830,580.49/15,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.09

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