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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.28, 24,005.16 and 6,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.28, 24,005.16 and 6,645.48 is: 9,971.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.28 : 24,005.16 = 6,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.28/24,005.16 = 6,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.28x = 24,005.16 × 6,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.28x = 159,525,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,525,810.68/15,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.44

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