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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.16, 23,316.06 and 6,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.16, 23,316.06 and 6,671.76 is: 10,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.16 : 23,316.06 = 6,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.16/23,316.06 = 6,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.16x = 23,316.06 × 6,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.16x = 155,559,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,559,156.47/15,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.13

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