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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.14, 23,679.71 and 6,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.14, 23,679.71 and 6,429.25 is: 9,635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.14 : 23,679.71 = 6,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.14/23,679.71 = 6,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.14x = 23,679.71 × 6,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.14x = 152,242,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,242,624.97/15,800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.53

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