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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.68, 23,332.86 and 6,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.68, 23,332.86 and 6,673.69 is: 10,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.68 : 23,332.86 = 6,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.68/23,332.86 = 6,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.68x = 23,332.86 × 6,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.68x = 155,716,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,716,303.62/15,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.32

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