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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.55, 23,641.69 and 6,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.55, 23,641.69 and 6,394.58 is: 9,595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.55 : 23,641.69 = 6,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.55/23,641.69 = 6,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.55x = 23,641.69 × 6,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.55x = 151,178,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,178,543.85/15,754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.86

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