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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.39, 23,963.00 and 6,616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.39, 23,963.00 and 6,616.32 is: 9,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.39 : 23,963.00 = 6,616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.39/23,963.00 = 6,616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.39x = 23,963.00 × 6,616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.39x = 158,546,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,546,843.08/15,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.17

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