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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.32, 23,584.84 and 6,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.32, 23,584.84 and 6,361.67 is: 9,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.32 : 23,584.84 = 6,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.32/23,584.84 = 6,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.32x = 23,584.84 × 6,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.32x = 150,039,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,039,012.14/15,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.81

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