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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.31, 23,942.79 and 6,599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.31, 23,942.79 and 6,599.79 is: 9,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.31 : 23,942.79 = 6,599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.31/23,942.79 = 6,599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.31x = 23,942.79 × 6,599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.31x = 158,017,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,017,386.01/15,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.41

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