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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.05, 23,905.44 and 6,582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.05, 23,905.44 and 6,582.09 is: 9,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.05 : 23,905.44 = 6,582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.05/23,905.44 = 6,582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.05x = 23,905.44 × 6,582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.05x = 157,347,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,347,757.57/15,937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.08

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