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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.07, 23,670.61 and 6,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.07, 23,670.61 and 6,423.18 is: 9,626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.07 : 23,670.61 = 6,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.07/23,670.61 = 6,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.07x = 23,670.61 × 6,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.07x = 152,040,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,040,653.19/15,794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.44

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