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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.54, 23,881.59 and 6,564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.54, 23,881.59 and 6,564.66 is: 9,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.54 : 23,881.59 = 6,564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.54/23,881.59 = 6,564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.54x = 23,881.59 × 6,564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.54x = 156,774,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774,518.61/15,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.98

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