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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.89, 23,963.75 and 6,616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.89, 23,963.75 and 6,616.82 is: 9,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.89 : 23,963.75 = 6,616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.89/23,963.75 = 6,616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.89x = 23,963.75 × 6,616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.89x = 158,563,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,563,787.19/15,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.92

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