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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.07, 23,676.54 and 6,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.07, 23,676.54 and 6,427.16 is: 9,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.07 : 23,676.54 = 6,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.07/23,676.54 = 6,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.07x = 23,676.54 × 6,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.07x = 152,172,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,172,910.83/15,798.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.37

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