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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,894.84, 23,850.90 and 6,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,894.84, 23,850.90 and 6,667.32 is: 10,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,894.84 : 23,850.90 = 6,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,894.84/23,850.90 = 6,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,894.84x = 23,850.90 × 6,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,894.84x = 159,021,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,021,582.59/15,894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.60

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