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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.83, 23,587.08 and 6,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.83, 23,587.08 and 6,363.18 is: 9,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.83 : 23,587.08 = 6,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.83/23,587.08 = 6,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.83x = 23,587.08 × 6,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.83x = 150,088,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,088,835.71/15,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.06

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