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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.71, 23,054.32 and 6,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.71, 23,054.32 and 6,599.27 is: 9,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.71 : 23,054.32 = 6,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.71/23,054.32 = 6,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.71x = 23,054.32 × 6,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.71x = 152,141,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,141,748.23/15,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.73

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