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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.70, 23,697.29 and 6,439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.70, 23,697.29 and 6,439.63 is: 9,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.70 : 23,697.29 = 6,439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.70/23,697.29 = 6,439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.70x = 23,697.29 × 6,439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.70x = 152,601,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601,779.60/15,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.80

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