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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.82, 23,904.84 and 6,571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.82, 23,904.84 and 6,571.42 is: 9,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.82 : 23,904.84 = 6,571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.82/23,904.84 = 6,571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.82x = 23,904.84 × 6,571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.82x = 157,088,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,088,743.67/15,925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.78

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