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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.41, 23,520.51 and 6,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.41, 23,520.51 and 6,676.06 is: 10,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.41 : 23,520.51 = 6,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.41/23,520.51 = 6,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.41x = 23,520.51 × 6,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.41x = 157,024,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,024,335.99/15,677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.96

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