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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.69, 23,893.79 and 6,562.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.69, 23,893.79 and 6,562.42 is: 9,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.69 : 23,893.79 = 6,562.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.69/23,893.79 = 6,562.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.69x = 23,893.79 × 6,562.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.69x = 156,800,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,800,992.83/15,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.08

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