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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.29, 23,848.67 and 6,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.29, 23,848.67 and 6,542.40 is: 9,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.29 : 23,848.67 = 6,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.29/23,848.67 = 6,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.29x = 23,848.67 × 6,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.29x = 156,027,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,027,538.61/15,897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.73

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