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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.21, 23,811.14 and 6,516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.21, 23,811.14 and 6,516.22 is: 9,773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.21 : 23,811.14 = 6,516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.21/23,811.14 = 6,516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.21x = 23,811.14 × 6,516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.21x = 155,158,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,158,475.05/15,875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.63

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