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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.68, 23,954.64 and 6,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.68, 23,954.64 and 6,614.16 is: 9,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.68 : 23,954.64 = 6,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.68/23,954.64 = 6,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.68x = 23,954.64 × 6,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.68x = 158,439,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,439,821.70/15,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.94

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