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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.75, 23,797.13 and 6,630.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.75, 23,797.13 and 6,630.75 is: 9,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.75 : 23,797.13 = 6,630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.75/23,797.13 = 6,630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.75x = 23,797.13 × 6,630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.75x = 157,792,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,792,786.59/15,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.13

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