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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.67, 23,800.00 and 6,511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.67, 23,800.00 and 6,511.09 is: 9,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.67 : 23,800.00 = 6,511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.67/23,800.00 = 6,511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.67x = 23,800.00 × 6,511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.67x = 154,963,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,963,955.47/15,866.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.64

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