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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.51, 23,675.56 and 6,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.51, 23,675.56 and 6,427.13 is: 9,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.51 : 23,675.56 = 6,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.51/23,675.56 = 6,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.51x = 23,675.56 × 6,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.51x = 152,165,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,165,767.50/15,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.14

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