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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.98, 23,953.91 and 6,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.98, 23,953.91 and 6,607.55 is: 9,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.98 : 23,953.91 = 6,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.98/23,953.91 = 6,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.98x = 23,953.91 × 6,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.98x = 158,276,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,276,505.21/15,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.88

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