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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.64, 23,963.37 and 6,616.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.64, 23,963.37 and 6,616.57 is: 9,928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.64 : 23,963.37 = 6,616.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.64/23,963.37 = 6,616.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.64x = 23,963.37 × 6,616.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.64x = 158,555,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,555,315.04/15,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.55

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