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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,826.68, 23,739.84 and 6,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,826.68, 23,739.84 and 6,592.68 is: 9,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,826.68 : 23,739.84 = 6,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,826.68/23,739.84 = 6,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,826.68x = 23,739.84 × 6,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,826.68x = 156,509,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,509,168.37/15,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.95

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