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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.39, 23,602.98 and 6,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.39, 23,602.98 and 6,375.27 is: 9,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.39 : 23,602.98 = 6,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.39/23,602.98 = 6,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.39x = 23,602.98 × 6,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.39x = 150,475,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,475,370.30/15,735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.86

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