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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.50, 23,792.41 and 6,499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.50, 23,792.41 and 6,499.11 is: 9,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.50 : 23,792.41 = 6,499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.50/23,792.41 = 6,499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.50x = 23,792.41 × 6,499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.50x = 154,629,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,629,489.76/15,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.73

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