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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.52, 23,858.26 and 6,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.52, 23,858.26 and 6,671.52 is: 10,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.52 : 23,858.26 = 6,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.52/23,858.26 = 6,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.52x = 23,858.26 × 6,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.52x = 159,170,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,170,858.76/15,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.27

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