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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,375.42, 23,064.55 and 6,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,375.42, 23,064.55 and 6,608.32 is: 9,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,375.42 : 23,064.55 = 6,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,375.42/23,064.55 = 6,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,375.42x = 23,064.55 × 6,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,375.42x = 152,417,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,417,852.87/15,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.09

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