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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,432.36, 23,151.24 and 6,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,432.36, 23,151.24 and 6,667.62 is: 10,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432.36 : 23,151.24 = 6,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432.36/23,151.24 = 6,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432.36x = 23,151.24 × 6,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432.36x = 154,363,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,363,670.85/15,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.60

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