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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.85, 23,711.91 and 6,444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.85, 23,711.91 and 6,444.03 is: 9,671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.85 : 23,711.91 = 6,444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.85/23,711.91 = 6,444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.85x = 23,711.91 × 6,444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.85x = 152,800,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,800,259.40/15,798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.61

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