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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.42, 23,932.71 and 6,590.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.42, 23,932.71 and 6,590.93 is: 9,882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.42 : 23,932.71 = 6,590.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.42/23,932.71 = 6,590.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.42x = 23,932.71 × 6,590.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.42x = 157,738,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,738,816.32/15,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.51

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