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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.09, 23,149.53 and 6,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.09, 23,149.53 and 6,661.89 is: 9,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.09 : 23,149.53 = 6,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.09/23,149.53 = 6,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.09x = 23,149.53 × 6,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.09x = 154,219,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,219,622.41/15,426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.32

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