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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.01, 23,562.04 and 6,365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.01, 23,562.04 and 6,365.67 is: 9,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.01 : 23,562.04 = 6,365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.01/23,562.04 = 6,365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.01x = 23,562.04 × 6,365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.01x = 149,988,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,988,171.17/15,719.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.83

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