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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.49, 23,828.69 and 6,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.49, 23,828.69 and 6,524.08 is: 9,785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.49 : 23,828.69 = 6,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.49/23,828.69 = 6,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.49x = 23,828.69 × 6,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.49x = 155,460,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,460,236.59/15,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.69

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