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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.51, 23,306.43 and 6,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.51, 23,306.43 and 6,656.59 is: 9,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.51 : 23,306.43 = 6,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.51/23,306.43 = 6,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.51x = 23,306.43 × 6,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.51x = 155,141,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,141,348.87/15,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.39

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