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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.08, 23,638.12 and 6,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.08, 23,638.12 and 6,398.84 is: 9,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.08 : 23,638.12 = 6,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.08/23,638.12 = 6,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.08x = 23,638.12 × 6,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.08x = 151,256,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256,547.78/15,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.06

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