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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.81, 23,792.69 and 6,501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.81, 23,792.69 and 6,501.84 is: 9,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.81 : 23,792.69 = 6,501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.81/23,792.69 = 6,501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.81x = 23,792.69 × 6,501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.81x = 154,696,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,696,190.58/15,861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.74

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