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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.12, 23,945.70 and 6,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.12, 23,945.70 and 6,607.24 is: 9,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.12 : 23,945.70 = 6,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.12/23,945.70 = 6,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.12x = 23,945.70 × 6,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.12x = 158,214,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,214,986.87/15,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.08

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