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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.01, 23,158.97 and 6,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.01, 23,158.97 and 6,667.73 is: 10,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.01 : 23,158.97 = 6,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.01/23,158.97 = 6,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.01x = 23,158.97 × 6,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.01x = 154,417,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,417,609.90/15,433.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.67

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