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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.30, 23,057.85 and 6,603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.30, 23,057.85 and 6,603.74 is: 9,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.30 : 23,057.85 = 6,603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.30/23,057.85 = 6,603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.30x = 23,057.85 × 6,603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.30x = 152,268,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,268,046.36/15,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.93

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