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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.56, 23,851.73 and 6,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.56, 23,851.73 and 6,538.97 is: 9,808.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.56 : 23,851.73 = 6,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.56/23,851.73 = 6,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.56x = 23,851.73 × 6,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.56x = 155,965,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,965,822.89/15,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.21

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