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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.76, 23,194.26 and 6,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.76, 23,194.26 and 6,699.84 is: 10,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.76 : 23,194.26 = 6,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.76/23,194.26 = 6,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.76x = 23,194.26 × 6,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.76x = 155,397,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,397,830.92/15,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.41

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