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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,836.68, 23,746.25 and 6,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,836.68, 23,746.25 and 6,483.27 is: 9,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836.68 : 23,746.25 = 6,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836.68/23,746.25 = 6,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836.68x = 23,746.25 × 6,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836.68x = 153,953,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,953,350.24/15,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.31

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