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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.03, 23,157.90 and 6,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.03, 23,157.90 and 6,682.50 is: 10,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.03 : 23,157.90 = 6,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.03/23,157.90 = 6,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.03x = 23,157.90 × 6,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.03x = 154,752,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,752,666.75/15,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.17

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