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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.98, 23,758.44 and 6,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.98, 23,758.44 and 6,483.36 is: 9,725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.98 : 23,758.44 = 6,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.98/23,758.44 = 6,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.98x = 23,758.44 × 6,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.98x = 154,034,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,034,519.56/15,838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.03

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