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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.27, 23,496.56 and 6,889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.27, 23,496.56 and 6,889.03 is: 10,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.27 : 23,496.56 = 6,889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.27/23,496.56 = 6,889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.27x = 23,496.56 × 6,889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.27x = 161,868,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,868,506.74/15,660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.25

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