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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.66, 23,141.33 and 6,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.66, 23,141.33 and 6,668.62 is: 9,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.66 : 23,141.33 = 6,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.66/23,141.33 = 6,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.66x = 23,141.33 × 6,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.66x = 154,320,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,320,736.06/15,436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.03

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