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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.84, 23,717.63 and 6,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.84, 23,717.63 and 6,451.52 is: 9,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.84 : 23,717.63 = 6,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.84/23,717.63 = 6,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.84x = 23,717.63 × 6,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.84x = 153,014,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,014,613.45/15,810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.83

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