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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.04, 23,885.34 and 6,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.04, 23,885.34 and 6,567.16 is: 9,846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.04 : 23,885.34 = 6,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.04/23,885.34 = 6,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.04x = 23,885.34 × 6,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.04x = 156,858,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858,849.43/15,930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.73

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