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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.16, 23,977.98 and 6,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.16, 23,977.98 and 6,755.88 is: 10,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.16 : 23,977.98 = 6,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.16/23,977.98 = 6,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.16x = 23,977.98 × 6,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.16x = 161,992,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,992,355.52/15,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.39

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