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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.80, 23,804.08 and 6,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.80, 23,804.08 and 6,511.80 is: 9,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.80 : 23,804.08 = 6,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.80/23,804.08 = 6,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.80x = 23,804.08 × 6,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.80x = 155,007,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,007,408.14/15,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,764.98

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