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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.06, 23,146.83 and 6,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.06, 23,146.83 and 6,659.96 is: 9,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.06 : 23,146.83 = 6,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.06/23,146.83 = 6,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.06x = 23,146.83 × 6,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.06x = 154,157,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,157,044.77/15,425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.94

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