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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.51, 23,987.58 and 6,637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.51, 23,987.58 and 6,637.18 is: 9,954.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.51 : 23,987.58 = 6,637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.51/23,987.58 = 6,637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.51x = 23,987.58 × 6,637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.51x = 159,209,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,209,886.22/15,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.03

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