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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.03, 23,698.47 and 6,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.03, 23,698.47 and 6,436.96 is: 9,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.03 : 23,698.47 = 6,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.03/23,698.47 = 6,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.03x = 23,698.47 × 6,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.03x = 152,546,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,546,068.34/15,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.41

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