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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.19, 23,704.08 and 6,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.19, 23,704.08 and 6,441.78 is: 9,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.19 : 23,704.08 = 6,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.19/23,704.08 = 6,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.19x = 23,704.08 × 6,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.19x = 152,696,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,696,427.04/15,801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.60

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