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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.82, 23,887.25 and 6,564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.82, 23,887.25 and 6,564.47 is: 9,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.82 : 23,887.25 = 6,564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.82/23,887.25 = 6,564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.82x = 23,887.25 × 6,564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.82x = 156,806,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,806,983.75/15,923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.32

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