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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.07, 23,921.73 and 6,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.07, 23,921.73 and 6,591.24 is: 9,881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.07 : 23,921.73 = 6,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.07/23,921.73 = 6,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.07x = 23,921.73 × 6,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.07x = 157,673,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,673,863.65/15,957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.13

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