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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.08, 23,647.20 and 6,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.08, 23,647.20 and 6,404.68 is: 9,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.08 : 23,647.20 = 6,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.08/23,647.20 = 6,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.08x = 23,647.20 × 6,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.08x = 151,452,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,452,748.90/15,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.63

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