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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.53, 23,164.65 and 6,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.53, 23,164.65 and 6,687 is: 10,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.53 : 23,164.65 = 6,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.53/23,164.65 = 6,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.53x = 23,164.65 × 6,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.53x = 154,902,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,902,014.55/15,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.92

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