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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.87, 23,797.47 and 6,502.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.87, 23,797.47 and 6,502.49 is: 9,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.87 : 23,797.47 = 6,502.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.87/23,797.47 = 6,502.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.87x = 23,797.47 × 6,502.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.87x = 154,742,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,742,810.70/15,864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.80

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