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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.56, 23,175.30 and 6,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.56, 23,175.30 and 6,683.16 is: 10,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.56 : 23,175.30 = 6,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.56/23,175.30 = 6,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.56x = 23,175.30 × 6,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.56x = 154,884,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,884,237.95/15,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.35

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