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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.97, 23,676.45 and 6,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.97, 23,676.45 and 6,427.08 is: 9,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.97 : 23,676.45 = 6,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.97/23,676.45 = 6,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.97x = 23,676.45 × 6,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.97x = 152,170,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,170,438.27/15,797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.28

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