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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660, 23,491.10 and 6,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660, 23,491.10 and 6,300.06 is: 9,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660 : 23,491.10 = 6,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660/23,491.10 = 6,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660x = 23,491.10 × 6,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660x = 147,995,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,995,339.47/15,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.53

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