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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.98, 23,952.41 and 6,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.98, 23,952.41 and 6,606.55 is: 9,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.98 : 23,952.41 = 6,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.98/23,952.41 = 6,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.98x = 23,952.41 × 6,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.98x = 158,242,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,242,641.49/15,968.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.38

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