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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.94, 23,894.79 and 6,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.94, 23,894.79 and 6,562.75 is: 9,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.94 : 23,894.79 = 6,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.94/23,894.79 = 6,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.94x = 23,894.79 × 6,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.94x = 156,815,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,815,437.86/15,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.31

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