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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.55, 23,807.85 and 6,512.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.55, 23,807.85 and 6,512.93 is: 9,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.55 : 23,807.85 = 6,512.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.55/23,807.85 = 6,512.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.55x = 23,807.85 × 6,512.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.55x = 155,058,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,058,741.46/15,875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.14

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