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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.44, 23,709.57 and 6,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.44, 23,709.57 and 6,446.41 is: 9,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.44 : 23,709.57 = 6,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.44/23,709.57 = 6,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.44x = 23,709.57 × 6,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.44x = 152,841,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,841,609.14/15,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.58

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