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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.29, 23,123.30 and 6,651.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.29, 23,123.30 and 6,651.33 is: 9,979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.29 : 23,123.30 = 6,651.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.29/23,123.30 = 6,651.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.29x = 23,123.30 × 6,651.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.29x = 153,800,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,800,665.73/15,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.09

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