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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.79, 23,693.88 and 6,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.79, 23,693.88 and 6,307.04 is: 9,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.79 : 23,693.88 = 6,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.79/23,693.88 = 6,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.79x = 23,693.88 × 6,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.79x = 149,438,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,438,248.92/15,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.64

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