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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.95, 23,705.16 and 6,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.95, 23,705.16 and 6,444.88 is: 9,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.95 : 23,705.16 = 6,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.95/23,705.16 = 6,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.95x = 23,705.16 × 6,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.95x = 152,776,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,776,911.58/15,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.68

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