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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.98, 23,798.85 and 6,631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.98, 23,798.85 and 6,631.98 is: 9,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.98 : 23,798.85 = 6,631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.98/23,798.85 = 6,631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.98x = 23,798.85 × 6,631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.98x = 157,833,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,833,497.22/15,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,947.92

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