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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.64, 23,946.96 and 6,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.64, 23,946.96 and 6,594.36 is: 9,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.64 : 23,946.96 = 6,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.64/23,946.96 = 6,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.64x = 23,946.96 × 6,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.64x = 157,914,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,914,875.15/15,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.54

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