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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.56, 23,342.19 and 6,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.56, 23,342.19 and 6,676.30 is: 10,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.56 : 23,342.19 = 6,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.56/23,342.19 = 6,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.56x = 23,342.19 × 6,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.56x = 155,839,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,839,463.10/15,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.03

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