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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.63, 23,875.50 and 6,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.63, 23,875.50 and 6,577.22 is: 9,857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.63 : 23,875.50 = 6,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.63/23,875.50 = 6,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.63x = 23,875.50 × 6,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.63x = 157,034,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,034,500.46/15,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.39

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