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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.56, 23,241.83 and 6,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.56, 23,241.83 and 6,607.74 is: 9,912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.56 : 23,241.83 = 6,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.56/23,241.83 = 6,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.56x = 23,241.83 × 6,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.56x = 153,575,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,575,958.35/15,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.88

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