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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.68, 23,764.20 and 6,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.68, 23,764.20 and 6,486.16 is: 9,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.68 : 23,764.20 = 6,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.68/23,764.20 = 6,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.68x = 23,764.20 × 6,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.68x = 154,138,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,138,403.47/15,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.63

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