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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.60, 23,325.90 and 6,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.60, 23,325.90 and 6,663.80 is: 9,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.60 : 23,325.90 = 6,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.60/23,325.90 = 6,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.60x = 23,325.90 × 6,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.60x = 155,439,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,439,132.42/15,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.99

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