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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.52, 23,798.10 and 6,503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.52, 23,798.10 and 6,503.45 is: 9,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.52 : 23,798.10 = 6,503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.52/23,798.10 = 6,503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.52x = 23,798.10 × 6,503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.52x = 154,769,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,769,634.45/15,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.10

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