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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,559.97, 23,339.91 and 6,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,559.97, 23,339.91 and 6,669.53 is: 10,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,559.97 : 23,339.91 = 6,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,559.97/23,339.91 = 6,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,559.97x = 23,339.91 × 6,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,559.97x = 155,666,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,666,175.76/15,559.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.28

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