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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.04, 23,879.34 and 6,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.04, 23,879.34 and 6,563.16 is: 9,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.04 : 23,879.34 = 6,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.04/23,879.34 = 6,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.04x = 23,879.34 × 6,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.04x = 156,723,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,723,929.11/15,926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.73

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