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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.68, 23,948.67 and 6,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.68, 23,948.67 and 6,610.16 is: 9,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.68 : 23,948.67 = 6,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.68/23,948.67 = 6,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.68x = 23,948.67 × 6,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.68x = 158,304,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,304,540.49/15,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.96

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