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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.93, 23,255.90 and 6,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.93, 23,255.90 and 6,617.13 is: 9,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.93 : 23,255.90 = 6,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.93/23,255.90 = 6,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.93x = 23,255.90 × 6,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.93x = 153,887,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,887,280.48/15,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.98

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