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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.59, 23,868.09 and 6,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.59, 23,868.09 and 6,553.52 is: 9,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.59 : 23,868.09 = 6,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.59/23,868.09 = 6,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.59x = 23,868.09 × 6,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.59x = 156,420,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,420,005.18/15,906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.66

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