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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.36, 23,048.28 and 6,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.36, 23,048.28 and 6,601.32 is: 9,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.36 : 23,048.28 = 6,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.36/23,048.28 = 6,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.36x = 23,048.28 × 6,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.36x = 152,149,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,149,071.73/15,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.15

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