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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.80, 23,714.37 and 6,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.80, 23,714.37 and 6,441.32 is: 9,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.80 : 23,714.37 = 6,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.80/23,714.37 = 6,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.80x = 23,714.37 × 6,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.80x = 152,751,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,751,905.05/15,810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.24

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