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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.98, 23,741.80 and 6,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.98, 23,741.80 and 6,469.28 is: 9,700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.98 : 23,741.80 = 6,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.98/23,741.80 = 6,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.98x = 23,741.80 × 6,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.98x = 153,592,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,592,306.05/15,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.78

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