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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.60, 23,931.89 and 6,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.60, 23,931.89 and 6,584.31 is: 9,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.60 : 23,931.89 = 6,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.60/23,931.89 = 6,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.60x = 23,931.89 × 6,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.60x = 157,574,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,574,949.72/15,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.46

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