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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.57, 23,955.74 and 6,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.57, 23,955.74 and 6,603.50 is: 9,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.57 : 23,955.74 = 6,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.57/23,955.74 = 6,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.57x = 23,955.74 × 6,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.57x = 158,191,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,191,666.13/15,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.44

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