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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.72, 23,057.32 and 6,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.72, 23,057.32 and 6,601.28 is: 9,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.72 : 23,057.32 = 6,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.72/23,057.32 = 6,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.72x = 23,057.32 × 6,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.72x = 152,207,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,207,825.37/15,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.74

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