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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.32, 23,676.92 and 6,427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.32, 23,676.92 and 6,427.41 is: 9,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.32 : 23,676.92 = 6,427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.32/23,676.92 = 6,427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.32x = 23,676.92 × 6,427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.32x = 152,181,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,181,240.24/15,798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.75

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