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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.95, 23,875.97 and 6,560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.95, 23,875.97 and 6,560.73 is: 9,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.95 : 23,875.97 = 6,560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.95/23,875.97 = 6,560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.95x = 23,875.97 × 6,560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.95x = 156,643,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,643,759.85/15,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.76

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