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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.91, 23,924.67 and 6,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.91, 23,924.67 and 6,581.74 is: 9,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.91 : 23,924.67 = 6,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.91/23,924.67 = 6,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.91x = 23,924.67 × 6,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.91x = 157,465,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,465,837.90/15,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.24

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