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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.83, 23,948.74 and 6,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.83, 23,948.74 and 6,595.55 is: 9,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.83 : 23,948.74 = 6,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.83/23,948.74 = 6,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.83x = 23,948.74 × 6,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.83x = 157,955,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,955,112.11/15,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,893.32

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