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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.06, 23,844.36 and 6,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.06, 23,844.36 and 6,402.98 is: 9,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.06 : 23,844.36 = 6,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.06/23,844.36 = 6,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.06x = 23,844.36 × 6,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.06x = 152,674,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,674,960.19/15,891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.60

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