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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.34, 23,979.72 and 6,618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.34, 23,979.72 and 6,618.66 is: 9,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.34 : 23,979.72 = 6,618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.34/23,979.72 = 6,618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.34x = 23,979.72 × 6,618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.34x = 158,713,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,713,613.58/15,980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.80

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