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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.16, 23,676.50 and 6,420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.16, 23,676.50 and 6,420.26 is: 9,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.16 : 23,676.50 = 6,420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.16/23,676.50 = 6,420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.16x = 23,676.50 × 6,420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.16x = 152,009,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,009,361.13/15,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.00

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