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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.26, 23,792.13 and 6,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.26, 23,792.13 and 6,499.44 is: 9,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.26 : 23,792.13 = 6,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.26/23,792.13 = 6,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.26x = 23,792.13 × 6,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.26x = 154,635,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,635,521.41/15,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.49

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