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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.01, 23,946.02 and 6,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.01, 23,946.02 and 6,593.73 is: 9,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.01 : 23,946.02 = 6,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.01/23,946.02 = 6,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.01x = 23,946.02 × 6,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.01x = 157,893,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,893,636.87/15,964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.60

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