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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.84, 23,860.29 and 6,417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.84, 23,860.29 and 6,417.91 is: 9,628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.84 : 23,860.29 = 6,417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.84/23,860.29 = 6,417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.84x = 23,860.29 × 6,417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.84x = 153,133,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,133,193.79/15,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,628.09

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