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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.68, 23,805.60 and 6,510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.68, 23,805.60 and 6,510.34 is: 9,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.68 : 23,805.60 = 6,510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.68/23,805.60 = 6,510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.68x = 23,805.60 × 6,510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.68x = 154,982,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,982,549.90/15,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,764.11

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