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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.73, 23,869.58 and 6,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.73, 23,869.58 and 6,555.48 is: 9,824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.73 : 23,869.58 = 6,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.73/23,869.58 = 6,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.73x = 23,869.58 × 6,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.73x = 156,476,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,476,521.52/15,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,824.77

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