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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.76, 23,678.93 and 6,429.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.76, 23,678.93 and 6,429.38 is: 9,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.76 : 23,678.93 = 6,429.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.76/23,678.93 = 6,429.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.76x = 23,678.93 × 6,429.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.76x = 152,240,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,240,688.42/15,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.51

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