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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.39, 23,801.09 and 6,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.39, 23,801.09 and 6,501.02 is: 9,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.39 : 23,801.09 = 6,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.39/23,801.09 = 6,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.39x = 23,801.09 × 6,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.39x = 154,731,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,731,286.68/15,867.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.52

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