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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.24, 23,799.94 and 6,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.24, 23,799.94 and 6,511.92 is: 9,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.24 : 23,799.94 = 6,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.24/23,799.94 = 6,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.24x = 23,799.94 × 6,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.24x = 154,983,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,983,211.97/15,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,766.27

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