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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.82, 23,674.67 and 6,425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.82, 23,674.67 and 6,425.91 is: 9,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.82 : 23,674.67 = 6,425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.82/23,674.67 = 6,425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.82x = 23,674.67 × 6,425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.82x = 152,131,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131,266.57/15,796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.50

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