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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.74, 23,865.36 and 6,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.74, 23,865.36 and 6,548.52 is: 9,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.74 : 23,865.36 = 6,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.74/23,865.36 = 6,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.74x = 23,865.36 × 6,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.74x = 156,282,787.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,282,787.27/15,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.47

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