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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.43, 23,732.39 and 6,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.43, 23,732.39 and 6,474.02 is: 9,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.43 : 23,732.39 = 6,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.43/23,732.39 = 6,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.43x = 23,732.39 × 6,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.43x = 153,643,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,643,905.47/15,827.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.44

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