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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.33, 23,910.39 and 6,577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.33, 23,910.39 and 6,577.17 is: 9,868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.33 : 23,910.39 = 6,577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.33/23,910.39 = 6,577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.33x = 23,910.39 × 6,577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.33x = 157,262,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,262,699.80/15,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.19

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