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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.56, 23,735.88 and 6,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.56, 23,735.88 and 6,334.44 is: 9,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.56 : 23,735.88 = 6,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.56/23,735.88 = 6,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.56x = 23,735.88 × 6,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.56x = 150,353,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,353,507.71/15,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.08

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