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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.33, 23,702.28 and 6,439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.33, 23,702.28 and 6,439.33 is: 9,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.33 : 23,702.28 = 6,439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.33/23,702.28 = 6,439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.33x = 23,702.28 × 6,439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.33x = 152,626,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,626,802.67/15,799.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.33

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