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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.60, 23,801.45 and 6,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.60, 23,801.45 and 6,506.02 is: 9,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.60 : 23,801.45 = 6,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.60/23,801.45 = 6,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.60x = 23,801.45 × 6,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.60x = 154,852,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,852,706.95/15,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,759.05

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