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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.64, 23,675.74 and 6,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.64, 23,675.74 and 6,427.25 is: 9,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.64 : 23,675.74 = 6,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.64/23,675.74 = 6,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.64x = 23,675.74 × 6,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.64x = 152,169,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,169,899.92/15,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.33

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