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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.23, 23,050.79 and 6,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.23, 23,050.79 and 6,603.11 is: 9,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.23 : 23,050.79 = 6,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.23/23,050.79 = 6,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.23x = 23,050.79 × 6,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.23x = 152,206,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,206,753.69/15,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.70

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