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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.58, 23,343.44 and 6,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.58, 23,343.44 and 6,670.18 is: 10,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.58 : 23,343.44 = 6,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.58/23,343.44 = 6,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.58x = 23,343.44 × 6,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.58x = 155,704,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,704,946.62/15,558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.66

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