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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.63, 23,795.09 and 6,376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.63, 23,795.09 and 6,376.57 is: 9,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.63 : 23,795.09 = 6,376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.63/23,795.09 = 6,376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.63x = 23,795.09 × 6,376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.63x = 151,731,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,731,057.04/15,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.11

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