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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.45, 23,657.48 and 6,408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.45, 23,657.48 and 6,408.18 is: 9,614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.45 : 23,657.48 = 6,408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.45/23,657.48 = 6,408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.45x = 23,657.48 × 6,408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.45x = 151,601,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,601,390.19/15,767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.83

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