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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.62, 23,926.12 and 6,590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.62, 23,926.12 and 6,590.34 is: 9,886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.62 : 23,926.12 = 6,590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.62/23,926.12 = 6,590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.62x = 23,926.12 × 6,590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.62x = 157,681,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,681,249.20/15,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.21

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