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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.35, 23,340.47 and 6,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.35, 23,340.47 and 6,674.92 is: 10,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.35 : 23,340.47 = 6,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.35/23,340.47 = 6,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.35x = 23,340.47 × 6,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.35x = 155,795,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,795,834.61/15,560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.36

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