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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834, 23,751.04 and 6,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834, 23,751.04 and 6,600 is: 9,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834 : 23,751.04 = 6,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834/23,751.04 = 6,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834x = 23,751.04 × 6,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834x = 156,756,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,756,864/15,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.02

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