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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.61, 23,494.45 and 6,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.61, 23,494.45 and 6,304.21 is: 9,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.61 : 23,494.45 = 6,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.61/23,494.45 = 6,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.61x = 23,494.45 × 6,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.61x = 148,113,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,113,946.63/15,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.12

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