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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.26, 23,851.89 and 6,540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.26, 23,851.89 and 6,540.90 is: 9,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.26 : 23,851.89 = 6,540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.26/23,851.89 = 6,540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.26x = 23,851.89 × 6,540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.26x = 156,012,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,012,827.30/15,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.35

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