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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.94, 23,740.42 and 6,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.94, 23,740.42 and 6,471.36 is: 9,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.94 : 23,740.42 = 6,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.94/23,740.42 = 6,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.94x = 23,740.42 × 6,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.94x = 153,632,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,632,804.37/15,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.04

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