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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.74, 23,874.30 and 6,557.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.74, 23,874.30 and 6,557.67 is: 9,839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.74 : 23,874.30 = 6,557.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.74/23,874.30 = 6,557.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.74x = 23,874.30 × 6,557.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.74x = 156,559,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,559,780.88/15,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.88

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