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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.81, 23,859.60 and 6,544.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.81, 23,859.60 and 6,544.23 is: 9,816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.81 : 23,859.60 = 6,544.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.81/23,859.60 = 6,544.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.81x = 23,859.60 × 6,544.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.81x = 156,142,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,142,710.11/15,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,816.09

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