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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.68, 23,068.20 and 6,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.68, 23,068.20 and 6,607.40 is: 9,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.68 : 23,068.20 = 6,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.68/23,068.20 = 6,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.68x = 23,068.20 × 6,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.68x = 152,420,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,420,824.68/15,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.05

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