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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.84, 23,764.32 and 6,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.84, 23,764.32 and 6,365.12 is: 9,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.84 : 23,764.32 = 6,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.84/23,764.32 = 6,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.84x = 23,764.32 × 6,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.84x = 151,262,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,262,748.52/15,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.28

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