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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.89, 23,818.77 and 6,516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.89, 23,818.77 and 6,516.67 is: 9,777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.89 : 23,818.77 = 6,516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.89/23,818.77 = 6,516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.89x = 23,818.77 × 6,516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.89x = 155,219,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,219,063.90/15,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.03

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