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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.06, 23,909.94 and 6,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.06, 23,909.94 and 6,572.88 is: 9,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.06 : 23,909.94 = 6,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.06/23,909.94 = 6,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.06x = 23,909.94 × 6,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.06x = 157,157,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,157,166.43/15,938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.50

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