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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.08, 23,794.56 and 6,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.08, 23,794.56 and 6,499.92 is: 9,750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.08 : 23,794.56 = 6,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.08/23,794.56 = 6,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.08x = 23,794.56 × 6,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.08x = 154,662,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,662,736.44/15,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.47

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