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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.88, 23,161.77 and 6,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.88, 23,161.77 and 6,669.60 is: 10,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.88 : 23,161.77 = 6,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.88/23,161.77 = 6,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.88x = 23,161.77 × 6,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.88x = 154,479,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,479,741.19/15,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.48

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