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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.68, 23,795.69 and 6,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.68, 23,795.69 and 6,501.30 is: 9,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.68 : 23,795.69 = 6,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.68/23,795.69 = 6,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.68x = 23,795.69 × 6,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.68x = 154,702,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,702,800.42/15,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.01

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