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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.36, 23,639.04 and 6,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.36, 23,639.04 and 6,524.64 is: 9,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.36 : 23,639.04 = 6,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.36/23,639.04 = 6,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.36x = 23,639.04 × 6,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.36x = 154,236,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,236,225.95/15,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,786.96

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