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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.96, 23,946.42 and 6,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.96, 23,946.42 and 6,602.55 is: 9,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.96 : 23,946.42 = 6,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.96/23,946.42 = 6,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.96x = 23,946.42 × 6,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.96x = 158,107,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,107,435.37/15,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.40

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