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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.26, 23,956.77 and 6,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.26, 23,956.77 and 6,604.19 is: 9,907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.26 : 23,956.77 = 6,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.26/23,956.77 = 6,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.26x = 23,956.77 × 6,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.26x = 158,214,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,214,908.06/15,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.47

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