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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.35, 23,341.97 and 6,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.35, 23,341.97 and 6,675.92 is: 10,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.35 : 23,341.97 = 6,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.35/23,341.97 = 6,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.35x = 23,341.97 × 6,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.35x = 155,829,124.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,829,124.36/15,561.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.86

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