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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.61, 23,511.59 and 6,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.61, 23,511.59 and 6,306.71 is: 9,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.61 : 23,511.59 = 6,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.61/23,511.59 = 6,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.61x = 23,511.59 × 6,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.61x = 148,280,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,280,779.77/15,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.76

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