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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.51, 23,876.52 and 6,552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.51, 23,876.52 and 6,552.47 is: 9,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.51 : 23,876.52 = 6,552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.51/23,876.52 = 6,552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.51x = 23,876.52 × 6,552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.51x = 156,450,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,450,240.70/15,911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.52

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