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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.92, 23,917.60 and 6,602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.92, 23,917.60 and 6,602.56 is: 9,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.92 : 23,917.60 = 6,602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.92/23,917.60 = 6,602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.92x = 23,917.60 × 6,602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.92x = 157,917,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,917,389.06/15,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.10

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