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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.99, 23,959.61 and 6,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.99, 23,959.61 and 6,608.28 is: 9,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.99 : 23,959.61 = 6,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.99/23,959.61 = 6,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.99x = 23,959.61 × 6,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.99x = 158,331,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,331,778.53/15,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.33

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