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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.76, 23,604.32 and 6,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.76, 23,604.32 and 6,377.69 is: 9,569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.76 : 23,604.32 = 6,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.76/23,604.32 = 6,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.76x = 23,604.32 × 6,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.76x = 150,541,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,541,110.58/15,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.85

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