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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.64, 23,958.84 and 6,605.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.64, 23,958.84 and 6,605.57 is: 9,909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.64 : 23,958.84 = 6,605.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.64/23,958.84 = 6,605.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.64x = 23,958.84 × 6,605.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.64x = 158,261,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,261,674.94/15,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.54

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