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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.49, 23,904.59 and 6,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.49, 23,904.59 and 6,569.29 is: 9,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.49 : 23,904.59 = 6,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.49/23,904.59 = 6,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.49x = 23,904.59 × 6,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.49x = 157,036,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,036,091.43/15,934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.11

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