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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.84, 23,553.72 and 6,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.84, 23,553.72 and 6,466.32 is: 9,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.84 : 23,553.72 = 6,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.84/23,553.72 = 6,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.84x = 23,553.72 × 6,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.84x = 152,305,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,305,890.71/15,693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,704.82

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