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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.88, 23,762.51 and 6,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.88, 23,762.51 and 6,492.25 is: 9,733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.88 : 23,762.51 = 6,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.88/23,762.51 = 6,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.88x = 23,762.51 × 6,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.88x = 154,272,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,272,213.65/15,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.34

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