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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.56, 23,339.19 and 6,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.56, 23,339.19 and 6,674.30 is: 10,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.56 : 23,339.19 = 6,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.56/23,339.19 = 6,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.56x = 23,339.19 × 6,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.56x = 155,772,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,772,714.13/15,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.02

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