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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.78, 23,846.66 and 6,542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.78, 23,846.66 and 6,542.89 is: 9,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.78 : 23,846.66 = 6,542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.78/23,846.66 = 6,542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.78x = 23,846.66 × 6,542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.78x = 156,026,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026,073.25/15,897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.33

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