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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.84, 23,859.90 and 6,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.84, 23,859.90 and 6,673.32 is: 10,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.84 : 23,859.90 = 6,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.84/23,859.90 = 6,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.84x = 23,859.90 × 6,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.84x = 159,224,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,224,747.87/15,900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.61

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