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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.62, 23,831.82 and 6,531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.62, 23,831.82 and 6,531.03 is: 9,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.62 : 23,831.82 = 6,531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.62/23,831.82 = 6,531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.62x = 23,831.82 × 6,531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.62x = 155,646,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,646,331.37/15,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.08

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