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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.67, 23,897.40 and 6,564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.67, 23,897.40 and 6,564.51 is: 9,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.67 : 23,897.40 = 6,564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.67/23,897.40 = 6,564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.67x = 23,897.40 × 6,564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.67x = 156,874,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874,721.27/15,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.96

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