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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.29, 23,251.32 and 6,612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.29, 23,251.32 and 6,612.95 is: 9,919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.29 : 23,251.32 = 6,612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.29/23,251.32 = 6,612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.29x = 23,251.32 × 6,612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.29x = 153,759,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,759,874.72/15,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.17

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