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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.40, 23,189.10 and 6,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.40, 23,189.10 and 6,688.20 is: 10,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.40 : 23,189.10 = 6,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.40/23,189.10 = 6,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.40x = 23,189.10 × 6,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.40x = 155,093,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,093,338.62/15,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.30

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