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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.04, 23,731.38 and 6,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.04, 23,731.38 and 6,466.08 is: 9,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.04 : 23,731.38 = 6,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.04/23,731.38 = 6,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.04x = 23,731.38 × 6,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.04x = 153,449,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,449,001.59/15,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.05

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