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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.65, 23,629.55 and 6,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.65, 23,629.55 and 6,395.76 is: 9,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.65 : 23,629.55 = 6,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.65/23,629.55 = 6,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.65x = 23,629.55 × 6,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.65x = 151,128,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,128,898.73/15,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.35

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