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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.76, 23,984.85 and 6,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.76, 23,984.85 and 6,643.23 is: 9,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.76 : 23,984.85 = 6,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.76/23,984.85 = 6,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.76x = 23,984.85 × 6,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.76x = 159,336,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,336,810.03/15,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.57

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