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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.07, 23,675.04 and 6,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.07, 23,675.04 and 6,426.16 is: 9,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.07 : 23,675.04 = 6,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.07/23,675.04 = 6,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.07x = 23,675.04 × 6,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.07x = 152,139,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139,595.05/15,797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.87

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