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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.26, 23,607.43 and 6,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.26, 23,607.43 and 6,378.44 is: 9,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.26 : 23,607.43 = 6,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.26/23,607.43 = 6,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.26x = 23,607.43 × 6,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.26x = 150,578,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,578,575.81/15,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.68

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