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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.62, 23,951.70 and 6,606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.62, 23,951.70 and 6,606.22 is: 9,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.62 : 23,951.70 = 6,606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.62/23,951.70 = 6,606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.62x = 23,951.70 × 6,606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.62x = 158,230,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,230,199.57/15,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.82

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