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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.74, 23,638.80 and 6,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.74, 23,638.80 and 6,412.14 is: 9,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.74 : 23,638.80 = 6,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.74/23,638.80 = 6,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.74x = 23,638.80 × 6,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.74x = 151,575,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,575,295.03/15,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.00

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