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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.62, 23,842.34 and 6,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.62, 23,842.34 and 6,533.22 is: 9,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.62 : 23,842.34 = 6,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.62/23,842.34 = 6,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.62x = 23,842.34 × 6,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.62x = 155,767,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,767,252.53/15,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.38

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