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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.91, 23,409.66 and 6,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.91, 23,409.66 and 6,727.23 is: 10,087.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.91 : 23,409.66 = 6,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.91/23,409.66 = 6,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.91x = 23,409.66 × 6,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.91x = 157,482,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,482,167.04/15,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.31

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