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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.41, 23,832.53 and 6,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.41, 23,832.53 and 6,535.59 is: 9,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.41 : 23,832.53 = 6,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.41/23,832.53 = 6,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.41x = 23,832.53 × 6,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.41x = 155,759,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,759,547.20/15,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.33

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