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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.07, 23,059.47 and 6,607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.07, 23,059.47 and 6,607.66 is: 9,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.07 : 23,059.47 = 6,607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.07/23,059.47 = 6,607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.07x = 23,059.47 × 6,607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.07x = 152,369,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,369,137.54/15,372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.08

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