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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.10, 23,650.82 and 6,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.10, 23,650.82 and 6,404.72 is: 9,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.10 : 23,650.82 = 6,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.10/23,650.82 = 6,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.10x = 23,650.82 × 6,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.10x = 151,476,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,476,729.59/15,766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.75

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