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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.38, 23,159.52 and 6,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.38, 23,159.52 and 6,668.10 is: 10,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.38 : 23,159.52 = 6,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.38/23,159.52 = 6,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.38x = 23,159.52 × 6,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.38x = 154,429,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,429,995.31/15,433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.23

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