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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.20, 23,677.80 and 6,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.20, 23,677.80 and 6,569.20 is: 9,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.20 : 23,677.80 = 6,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.20/23,677.80 = 6,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.20x = 23,677.80 × 6,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.20x = 155,544,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,544,203.76/15,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.80

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