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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.98, 23,773.44 and 6,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.98, 23,773.44 and 6,493.36 is: 9,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.98 : 23,773.44 = 6,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.98/23,773.44 = 6,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.98x = 23,773.44 × 6,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.98x = 154,369,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,369,504.36/15,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.03

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