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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.56, 23,649.72 and 6,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.56, 23,649.72 and 6,532.56 is: 9,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.56 : 23,649.72 = 6,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.56/23,649.72 = 6,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.56x = 23,649.72 × 6,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.56x = 154,493,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,493,214.88/15,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,798.79

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