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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.92, 23,788.42 and 6,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.92, 23,788.42 and 6,497.25 is: 9,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.92 : 23,788.42 = 6,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.92/23,788.42 = 6,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.92x = 23,788.42 × 6,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.92x = 154,559,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559,206.40/15,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,745.88

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