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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.96, 23,700.66 and 6,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.96, 23,700.66 and 6,441.88 is: 9,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.96 : 23,700.66 = 6,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.96/23,700.66 = 6,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.96x = 23,700.66 × 6,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.96x = 152,676,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,676,807.64/15,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.17

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