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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.48, 23,851.26 and 6,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.48, 23,851.26 and 6,669 is: 9,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.48 : 23,851.26 = 6,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.48/23,851.26 = 6,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.48x = 23,851.26 × 6,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.48x = 159,064,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,064,052.94/15,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.07

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