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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.25, 23,958.27 and 6,605.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.25, 23,958.27 and 6,605.19 is: 9,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.25 : 23,958.27 = 6,605.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.25/23,958.27 = 6,605.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.25x = 23,958.27 × 6,605.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.25x = 158,248,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,248,925.42/15,970.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.98

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