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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.25, 23,826.38 and 6,650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.25, 23,826.38 and 6,650.25 is: 9,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.25 : 23,826.38 = 6,650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.25/23,826.38 = 6,650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.25x = 23,826.38 × 6,650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.25x = 158,451,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,451,350.34/15,884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.38

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