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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871, 23,807.60 and 6,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871, 23,807.60 and 6,637 is: 9,955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871 : 23,807.60 = 6,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871/23,807.60 = 6,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871x = 23,807.60 × 6,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871x = 158,011,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,011,041.20/15,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.96

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