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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.09, 23,692.57 and 6,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.09, 23,692.57 and 6,433.02 is: 9,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.09 : 23,692.57 = 6,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.09/23,692.57 = 6,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.09x = 23,692.57 × 6,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.09x = 152,414,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414,760.58/15,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.50

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