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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.45, 23,966.98 and 6,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.45, 23,966.98 and 6,620.27 is: 9,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.45 : 23,966.98 = 6,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.45/23,966.98 = 6,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.45x = 23,966.98 × 6,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.45x = 158,667,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,667,834.10/15,973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.22

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