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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.63, 23,644.20 and 6,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.63, 23,644.20 and 6,397.92 is: 9,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.63 : 23,644.20 = 6,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.63/23,644.20 = 6,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.63x = 23,644.20 × 6,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.63x = 151,273,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,273,700.06/15,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.81

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