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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.36, 23,643.48 and 6,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.36, 23,643.48 and 6,402.24 is: 9,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.36 : 23,643.48 = 6,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.36/23,643.48 = 6,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.36x = 23,643.48 × 6,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.36x = 151,371,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,371,233.40/15,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.34

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