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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.51, 23,807.73 and 6,512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.51, 23,807.73 and 6,512.87 is: 9,767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.51 : 23,807.73 = 6,512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.51/23,807.73 = 6,512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.51x = 23,807.73 × 6,512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.51x = 155,056,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,056,531.45/15,875.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.03

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