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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.68, 23,945.67 and 6,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.68, 23,945.67 and 6,608.16 is: 9,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.68 : 23,945.67 = 6,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.68/23,945.67 = 6,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.68x = 23,945.67 × 6,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.68x = 158,236,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,236,818.67/15,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.96

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