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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.91, 23,843.85 and 6,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.91, 23,843.85 and 6,541.02 is: 9,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.91 : 23,843.85 = 6,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.91/23,843.85 = 6,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.91x = 23,843.85 × 6,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.91x = 155,963,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,963,075.20/15,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.52

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