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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.01, 23,676.31 and 6,427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.01, 23,676.31 and 6,427.63 is: 9,637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.01 : 23,676.31 = 6,427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.01/23,676.31 = 6,427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.01x = 23,676.31 × 6,427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.01x = 152,182,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,182,409.93/15,790.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.89

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