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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.98, 23,047.41 and 6,600.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.98, 23,047.41 and 6,600.85 is: 9,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.98 : 23,047.41 = 6,600.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.98/23,047.41 = 6,600.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.98x = 23,047.41 × 6,600.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.98x = 152,132,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,132,438.68/15,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.31

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