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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.96, 23,741.88 and 6,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.96, 23,741.88 and 6,465.96 is: 9,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.96 : 23,741.88 = 6,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.96/23,741.88 = 6,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.96x = 23,741.88 × 6,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.96x = 153,514,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,514,046.40/15,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.92

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