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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.88, 23,174.37 and 6,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.88, 23,174.37 and 6,679.71 is: 10,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.88 : 23,174.37 = 6,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.88/23,174.37 = 6,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.88x = 23,174.37 × 6,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.88x = 154,798,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,798,071.03/15,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.32

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