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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.96, 23,944.92 and 6,601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.96, 23,944.92 and 6,601.55 is: 9,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.96 : 23,944.92 = 6,601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.96/23,944.92 = 6,601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.96x = 23,944.92 × 6,601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.96x = 158,073,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,073,576.84/15,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.90

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