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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.96, 23,701.50 and 6,559.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.96, 23,701.50 and 6,559.96 is: 9,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.96 : 23,701.50 = 6,559.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.96/23,701.50 = 6,559.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.96x = 23,701.50 × 6,559.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.96x = 155,480,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,480,891.94/15,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.33

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