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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.73, 23,908.48 and 6,585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.73, 23,908.48 and 6,585.59 is: 9,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.73 : 23,908.48 = 6,585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.73/23,908.48 = 6,585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.73x = 23,908.48 × 6,585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.73x = 157,451,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,451,425.15/15,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.11

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