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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.40, 23,579.10 and 6,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.40, 23,579.10 and 6,363.90 is: 9,545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.40 : 23,579.10 = 6,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.40/23,579.10 = 6,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.40x = 23,579.10 × 6,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.40x = 150,055,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,055,034.49/15,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.85

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