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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.96, 23,967.73 and 6,620.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.96, 23,967.73 and 6,620.77 is: 9,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.96 : 23,967.73 = 6,620.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.96/23,967.73 = 6,620.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.96x = 23,967.73 × 6,620.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.96x = 158,684,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,684,794.65/15,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.97

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