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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.67, 23,948.64 and 6,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.67, 23,948.64 and 6,600.96 is: 9,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.67 : 23,948.64 = 6,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.67/23,948.64 = 6,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.67x = 23,948.64 × 6,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.67x = 158,084,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,084,014.69/15,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.36

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