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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.79, 23,690.88 and 6,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.79, 23,690.88 and 6,305.04 is: 9,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.79 : 23,690.88 = 6,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.79/23,690.88 = 6,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.79x = 23,690.88 × 6,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.79x = 149,371,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,371,946.04/15,793.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.64

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