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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.62, 23,843.67 and 6,533.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.62, 23,843.67 and 6,533.45 is: 9,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.62 : 23,843.67 = 6,533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.62/23,843.67 = 6,533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.62x = 23,843.67 × 6,533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.62x = 155,781,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781,425.76/15,890.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.36

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