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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.10, 23,862.03 and 6,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.10, 23,862.03 and 6,667.62 is: 10,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.10 : 23,862.03 = 6,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.10/23,862.03 = 6,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.10x = 23,862.03 × 6,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.10x = 159,102,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,102,948.47/15,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.38

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