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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.34, 23,958.90 and 6,617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.34, 23,958.90 and 6,617.98 is: 9,925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.34 : 23,958.90 = 6,617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.34/23,958.90 = 6,617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.34x = 23,958.90 × 6,617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.34x = 158,559,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,559,521.02/15,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,925.27

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