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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.31, 23,692.39 and 6,432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.31, 23,692.39 and 6,432.98 is: 9,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.31 : 23,692.39 = 6,432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.31/23,692.39 = 6,432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.31x = 23,692.39 × 6,432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.31x = 152,412,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,412,552.56/15,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,646.79

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