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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.98, 23,907.36 and 6,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.98, 23,907.36 and 6,584.84 is: 9,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.98 : 23,907.36 = 6,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.98/23,907.36 = 6,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.98x = 23,907.36 × 6,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.98x = 157,426,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,426,085.85/15,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.98

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