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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.37, 23,843.25 and 6,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.37, 23,843.25 and 6,537.30 is: 9,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.37 : 23,843.25 = 6,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.37/23,843.25 = 6,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.37x = 23,843.25 × 6,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.37x = 155,870,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,870,478.23/15,890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.12

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