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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.56, 23,674.28 and 6,425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.56, 23,674.28 and 6,425.66 is: 9,630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.56 : 23,674.28 = 6,425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.56/23,674.28 = 6,425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.56x = 23,674.28 × 6,425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.56x = 152,122,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,122,874.02/15,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.13

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