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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.54, 23,789.32 and 6,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.54, 23,789.32 and 6,619.06 is: 9,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.54 : 23,789.32 = 6,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.54/23,789.32 = 6,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.54x = 23,789.32 × 6,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.54x = 157,462,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,462,962.82/15,859.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.59

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