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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.26, 23,676.93 and 6,427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.26, 23,676.93 and 6,427.37 is: 9,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.26 : 23,676.93 = 6,427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.26/23,676.93 = 6,427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.26x = 23,676.93 × 6,427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.26x = 152,180,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,180,271.19/15,798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.73

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