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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.53, 23,949.70 and 6,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.53, 23,949.70 and 6,599.46 is: 9,900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.53 : 23,949.70 = 6,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.53/23,949.70 = 6,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.53x = 23,949.70 × 6,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.53x = 158,055,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055,100.60/15,964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.39

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