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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.59, 23,974.58 and 6,615.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.59, 23,974.58 and 6,615.77 is: 9,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.59 : 23,974.58 = 6,615.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.59/23,974.58 = 6,615.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.59x = 23,974.58 × 6,615.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.59x = 158,610,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,610,307.13/15,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.29

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