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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,779.70, 23,669.55 and 6,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,779.70, 23,669.55 and 6,563.70 is: 9,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,779.70 : 23,669.55 = 6,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,779.70/23,669.55 = 6,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,779.70x = 23,669.55 × 6,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,779.70x = 155,359,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,359,825.34/15,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.55

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