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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.23, 23,585.77 and 6,366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.23, 23,585.77 and 6,366.73 is: 9,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.23 : 23,585.77 = 6,366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.23/23,585.77 = 6,366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.23x = 23,585.77 × 6,366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.23x = 150,164,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,164,296.61/15,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.83

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