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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.60, 23,336.40 and 6,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.60, 23,336.40 and 6,670.80 is: 10,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.60 : 23,336.40 = 6,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.60/23,336.40 = 6,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.60x = 23,336.40 × 6,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.60x = 155,672,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672,457.12/15,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.49

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