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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.72, 23,628.96 and 6,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.72, 23,628.96 and 6,517.44 is: 9,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.72 : 23,628.96 = 6,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.72/23,628.96 = 6,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.72x = 23,628.96 × 6,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.72x = 154,000,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,000,329.06/15,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.35

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