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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.09, 23,693.54 and 6,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.09, 23,693.54 and 6,433.73 is: 9,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.09 : 23,693.54 = 6,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.09/23,693.54 = 6,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.09x = 23,693.54 × 6,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.09x = 152,437,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,437,795.41/15,800.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.91

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