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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.85, 23,960.87 and 6,608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.85, 23,960.87 and 6,608.79 is: 9,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.85 : 23,960.87 = 6,608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.85/23,960.87 = 6,608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.85x = 23,960.87 × 6,608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.85x = 158,352,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,352,325.00/15,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.22

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