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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.89, 23,962.25 and 6,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.89, 23,962.25 and 6,615.82 is: 9,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.89 : 23,962.25 = 6,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.89/23,962.25 = 6,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.89x = 23,962.25 × 6,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.89x = 158,529,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,529,932.80/15,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.42

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