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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.24, 23,148.62 and 6,661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.24, 23,148.62 and 6,661.15 is: 9,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.24 : 23,148.62 = 6,661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.24/23,148.62 = 6,661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.24x = 23,148.62 × 6,661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.24x = 154,196,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,196,430.11/15,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.72

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