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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.33, 23,892.36 and 6,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.33, 23,892.36 and 6,561.23 is: 9,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.33 : 23,892.36 = 6,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.33/23,892.36 = 6,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.33x = 23,892.36 × 6,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.33x = 156,763,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,763,125.14/15,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.02

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