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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.72, 23,874.28 and 6,557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.72, 23,874.28 and 6,557.64 is: 9,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.72 : 23,874.28 = 6,557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.72/23,874.28 = 6,557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.72x = 23,874.28 × 6,557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.72x = 156,558,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,558,933.50/15,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.84

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