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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.46, 23,846.13 and 6,412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.46, 23,846.13 and 6,412.75 is: 9,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.46 : 23,846.13 = 6,412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.46/23,846.13 = 6,412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.46x = 23,846.13 × 6,412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.46x = 152,919,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,919,270.16/15,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.29

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