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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.40, 23,139.90 and 6,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.40, 23,139.90 and 6,660.60 is: 9,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.40 : 23,139.90 = 6,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.40/23,139.90 = 6,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.40x = 23,139.90 × 6,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.40x = 154,125,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,125,617.94/15,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.57

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