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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.23, 23,701.44 and 6,441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.23, 23,701.44 and 6,441.21 is: 9,661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.23 : 23,701.44 = 6,441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.23/23,701.44 = 6,441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.23x = 23,701.44 × 6,441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.23x = 152,665,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,665,952.34/15,801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.65

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