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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,830.91, 23,754.47 and 6,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,830.91, 23,754.47 and 6,477.84 is: 9,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,830.91 : 23,754.47 = 6,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,830.91/23,754.47 = 6,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,830.91x = 23,754.47 × 6,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,830.91x = 153,877,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,877,623.56/15,830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.07

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