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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.06, 23,790.23 and 6,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.06, 23,790.23 and 6,498.41 is: 9,747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.06 : 23,790.23 = 6,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.06/23,790.23 = 6,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.06x = 23,790.23 × 6,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.06x = 154,598,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,598,668.53/15,861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.06

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