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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.55, 23,907.69 and 6,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.55, 23,907.69 and 6,583.59 is: 9,875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.55 : 23,907.69 = 6,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.55/23,907.69 = 6,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.55x = 23,907.69 × 6,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.55x = 157,398,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,398,428.81/15,938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.33

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