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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.91, 23,749.97 and 6,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.91, 23,749.97 and 6,474.84 is: 9,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.91 : 23,749.97 = 6,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.91/23,749.97 = 6,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.91x = 23,749.97 × 6,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.91x = 153,777,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,777,223.38/15,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.57

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