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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.33, 23,879.41 and 6,556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.33, 23,879.41 and 6,556.68 is: 9,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.33 : 23,879.41 = 6,556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.33/23,879.41 = 6,556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.33x = 23,879.41 × 6,556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.33x = 156,569,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569,633.57/15,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.10

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