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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.11, 23,242.68 and 6,608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.11, 23,242.68 and 6,608.82 is: 9,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.11 : 23,242.68 = 6,608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.11/23,242.68 = 6,608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.11x = 23,242.68 × 6,608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.11x = 153,606,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,606,688.44/15,499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.68

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