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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.99, 23,207.39 and 6,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.99, 23,207.39 and 6,701.59 is: 10,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.99 : 23,207.39 = 6,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.99/23,207.39 = 6,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.99x = 23,207.39 × 6,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.99x = 155,526,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,526,371.49/15,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.02

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