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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873, 23,812.74 and 6,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873, 23,812.74 and 6,639 is: 9,959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873 : 23,812.74 = 6,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873/23,812.74 = 6,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873x = 23,812.74 × 6,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873x = 158,092,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,092,780.86/15,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.86

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