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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.48, 23,049.66 and 6,602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.48, 23,049.66 and 6,602.35 is: 9,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.48 : 23,049.66 = 6,602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.48/23,049.66 = 6,602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.48x = 23,049.66 × 6,602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.48x = 152,181,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,181,865.08/15,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.56

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