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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.16, 23,760.84 and 6,482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.16, 23,760.84 and 6,482.09 is: 9,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.16 : 23,760.84 = 6,482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.16/23,760.84 = 6,482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.16x = 23,760.84 × 6,482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.16x = 154,019,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,019,903.36/15,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,726.45

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