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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.11, 23,265.18 and 6,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.11, 23,265.18 and 6,623.82 is: 9,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.11 : 23,265.18 = 6,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.11/23,265.18 = 6,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.11x = 23,265.18 × 6,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.11x = 154,104,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,104,364.59/15,514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.17

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