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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.67, 23,898.90 and 6,565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.67, 23,898.90 and 6,565.51 is: 9,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.67 : 23,898.90 = 6,565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.67/23,898.90 = 6,565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.67x = 23,898.90 × 6,565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.67x = 156,908,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,908,466.94/15,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.46

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