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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.76, 23,937.68 and 6,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.76, 23,937.68 and 6,601.92 is: 9,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.76 : 23,937.68 = 6,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.76/23,937.68 = 6,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.76x = 23,937.68 × 6,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.76x = 158,034,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,034,648.35/15,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.11

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