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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.84, 23,861.40 and 6,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.84, 23,861.40 and 6,674.32 is: 10,015.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.84 : 23,861.40 = 6,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.84/23,861.40 = 6,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.84x = 23,861.40 × 6,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.84x = 159,258,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,258,619.25/15,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.11

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