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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.03, 23,945.91 and 6,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.03, 23,945.91 and 6,601.25 is: 9,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.03 : 23,945.91 = 6,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.03/23,945.91 = 6,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.03x = 23,945.91 × 6,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.03x = 158,072,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,072,938.39/15,963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.44

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