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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.46, 23,968.48 and 6,621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.46, 23,968.48 and 6,621.27 is: 9,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.46 : 23,968.48 = 6,621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.46/23,968.48 = 6,621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.46x = 23,968.48 × 6,621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.46x = 158,701,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,701,744.46/15,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,934.72

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