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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.74, 23,671.62 and 6,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.74, 23,671.62 and 6,423.85 is: 9,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.74 : 23,671.62 = 6,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.74/23,671.62 = 6,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.74x = 23,671.62 × 6,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.74x = 152,062,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,062,936.14/15,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.44

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