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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.15, 23,952.14 and 6,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.15, 23,952.14 and 6,601.08 is: 9,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.15 : 23,952.14 = 6,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.15/23,952.14 = 6,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.15x = 23,952.14 × 6,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.15x = 158,109,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,109,992.31/15,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.83

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