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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.70, 23,710.05 and 6,590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.70, 23,710.05 and 6,590.70 is: 9,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.70 : 23,710.05 = 6,590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.70/23,710.05 = 6,590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.70x = 23,710.05 × 6,590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.70x = 156,265,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,265,826.54/15,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.05

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