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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.09, 23,697.06 and 6,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.09, 23,697.06 and 6,436.02 is: 9,654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.09 : 23,697.06 = 6,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.09/23,697.06 = 6,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.09x = 23,697.06 × 6,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.09x = 152,514,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,514,752.10/15,798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.00

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