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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.94, 23,947.52 and 6,600.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.94, 23,947.52 and 6,600.21 is: 9,902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.94 : 23,947.52 = 6,600.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.94/23,947.52 = 6,600.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.94x = 23,947.52 × 6,600.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.94x = 158,058,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,058,627.98/15,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.22

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