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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.26, 23,602.08 and 6,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.26, 23,602.08 and 6,376.19 is: 9,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.26 : 23,602.08 = 6,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.26/23,602.08 = 6,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.26x = 23,602.08 × 6,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.26x = 150,491,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,491,228.46/15,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.60

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