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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.38, 23,181.12 and 6,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.38, 23,181.12 and 6,684.24 is: 10,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.38 : 23,181.12 = 6,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.38/23,181.12 = 6,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.38x = 23,181.12 × 6,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.38x = 154,948,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,948,169.55/15,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.11

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