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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.35, 23,964.39 and 6,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.35, 23,964.39 and 6,609.26 is: 9,915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.35 : 23,964.39 = 6,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.35/23,964.39 = 6,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.35x = 23,964.39 × 6,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.35x = 158,386,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386,944.16/15,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.08

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