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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.36, 23,907.92 and 6,585.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.36, 23,907.92 and 6,585.21 is: 9,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.36 : 23,907.92 = 6,585.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.36/23,907.92 = 6,585.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.36x = 23,907.92 × 6,585.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.36x = 157,438,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,438,755.29/15,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.55

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