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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.30, 23,913.06 and 6,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.30, 23,913.06 and 6,587.76 is: 9,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.30 : 23,913.06 = 6,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.30/23,913.06 = 6,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.30x = 23,913.06 × 6,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.30x = 157,533,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,533,500.15/15,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.00

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