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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.20, 23,058.90 and 6,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.20, 23,058.90 and 6,601.08 is: 9,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.20 : 23,058.90 = 6,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.20/23,058.90 = 6,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.20x = 23,058.90 × 6,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.20x = 152,213,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,213,643.61/15,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.75

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