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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.14, 23,800.71 and 6,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.14, 23,800.71 and 6,512.25 is: 9,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.14 : 23,800.71 = 6,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.14/23,800.71 = 6,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.14x = 23,800.71 × 6,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.14x = 154,996,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,996,135.18/15,867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,768.37

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