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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.98, 23,959.26 and 6,618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.98, 23,959.26 and 6,618.51 is: 9,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.98 : 23,959.26 = 6,618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.98/23,959.26 = 6,618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.98x = 23,959.26 × 6,618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.98x = 158,574,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,574,601.90/15,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,925.19

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