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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.60, 23,291.40 and 6,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.60, 23,291.40 and 6,640.80 is: 9,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.60 : 23,291.40 = 6,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.60/23,291.40 = 6,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.60x = 23,291.40 × 6,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.60x = 154,673,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,673,529.12/15,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.48

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