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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.44, 24,004.23 and 6,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.44, 24,004.23 and 6,643.94 is: 9,968.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.44 : 24,004.23 = 6,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.44/24,004.23 = 6,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.44x = 24,004.23 × 6,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.44x = 159,482,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,482,663.87/15,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.02

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