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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.89, 23,908.23 and 6,571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.89, 23,908.23 and 6,571.80 is: 9,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.89 : 23,908.23 = 6,571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.89/23,908.23 = 6,571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.89x = 23,908.23 × 6,571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.89x = 157,120,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,120,105.91/15,936.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.90

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