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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.68, 23,163.84 and 6,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.68, 23,163.84 and 6,668.64 is: 10,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.68 : 23,163.84 = 6,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.68/23,163.84 = 6,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.68x = 23,163.84 × 6,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.68x = 154,471,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,471,309.98/15,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.83

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