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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.24, 23,147.12 and 6,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.24, 23,147.12 and 6,660.15 is: 9,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.24 : 23,147.12 = 6,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.24/23,147.12 = 6,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.24x = 23,147.12 × 6,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.24x = 154,163,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,163,257.97/15,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.22

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