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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.03, 23,871.76 and 6,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.03, 23,871.76 and 6,555.96 is: 9,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.03 : 23,871.76 = 6,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.03/23,871.76 = 6,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.03x = 23,871.76 × 6,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.03x = 156,502,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,502,287.30/15,909.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.32

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