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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.98, 23,012.90 and 6,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.98, 23,012.90 and 6,450.66 is: 9,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.98 : 23,012.90 = 6,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.98/23,012.90 = 6,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.98x = 23,012.90 × 6,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.98x = 148,448,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,448,393.51/15,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.75

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