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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.84, 23,855.40 and 6,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.84, 23,855.40 and 6,670.32 is: 10,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.84 : 23,855.40 = 6,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.84/23,855.40 = 6,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.84x = 23,855.40 × 6,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.84x = 159,123,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,123,151.73/15,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.11

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