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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.02, 23,952.02 and 6,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.02, 23,952.02 and 6,597.74 is: 9,896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.02 : 23,952.02 = 6,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.02/23,952.02 = 6,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.02x = 23,952.02 × 6,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.02x = 158,029,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,029,200.43/15,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.61

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