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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.25, 23,964.48 and 6,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.25, 23,964.48 and 6,611.54 is: 9,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.25 : 23,964.48 = 6,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.25/23,964.48 = 6,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.25x = 23,964.48 × 6,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.25x = 158,441,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,441,998.28/15,973.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.21

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