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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.08, 23,055.44 and 6,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.08, 23,055.44 and 6,605.94 is: 9,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.08 : 23,055.44 = 6,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.08/23,055.44 = 6,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.08x = 23,055.44 × 6,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.08x = 152,302,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,302,853.31/15,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.11

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