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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.94, 23,693.58 and 6,435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.94, 23,693.58 and 6,435.58 is: 9,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.94 : 23,693.58 = 6,435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.94/23,693.58 = 6,435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.94x = 23,693.58 × 6,435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.94x = 152,481,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,481,929.58/15,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,653.24

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