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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.94, 23,692.08 and 6,434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.94, 23,692.08 and 6,434.58 is: 9,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.94 : 23,692.08 = 6,434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.94/23,692.08 = 6,434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.94x = 23,692.08 × 6,434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.94x = 152,448,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,448,584.13/15,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.74

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