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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.34, 23,695.94 and 6,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.34, 23,695.94 and 6,435.27 is: 9,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.34 : 23,695.94 = 6,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.34/23,695.94 = 6,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.34x = 23,695.94 × 6,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.34x = 152,489,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,489,787.89/15,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.88

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