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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.20, 23,682.30 and 6,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.20, 23,682.30 and 6,572.20 is: 9,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.20 : 23,682.30 = 6,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.20/23,682.30 = 6,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.20x = 23,682.30 × 6,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.20x = 155,644,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,644,812.06/15,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.30

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