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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.06, 23,908.44 and 6,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.06, 23,908.44 and 6,571.88 is: 9,859.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.06 : 23,908.44 = 6,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.06/23,908.44 = 6,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.06x = 23,908.44 × 6,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.06x = 157,123,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,123,398.67/15,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.00

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