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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.44, 23,658.98 and 6,409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.44, 23,658.98 and 6,409.18 is: 9,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.44 : 23,658.98 = 6,409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.44/23,658.98 = 6,409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.44x = 23,658.98 × 6,409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.44x = 151,634,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,634,661.44/15,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.34

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