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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.66, 23,944.23 and 6,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.66, 23,944.23 and 6,733.38 is: 10,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.66 : 23,944.23 = 6,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.66/23,944.23 = 6,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.66x = 23,944.23 × 6,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.66x = 161,225,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,225,599.40/15,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.64

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