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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.99, 23,804.19 and 6,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.99, 23,804.19 and 6,507.51 is: 9,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.99 : 23,804.19 = 6,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.99/23,804.19 = 6,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.99x = 23,804.19 × 6,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.99x = 154,906,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,906,004.47/15,873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.48

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