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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.29, 23,702.04 and 6,450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.29, 23,702.04 and 6,450.87 is: 9,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.29 : 23,702.04 = 6,450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.29/23,702.04 = 6,450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.29x = 23,702.04 × 6,450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.29x = 152,898,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,898,778.77/15,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.01

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