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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.68, 23,966.64 and 6,622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.68, 23,966.64 and 6,622.16 is: 9,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.68 : 23,966.64 = 6,622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.68/23,966.64 = 6,622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.68x = 23,966.64 × 6,622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.68x = 158,710,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,710,924.74/15,984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.94

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