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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.38, 23,203.62 and 6,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.38, 23,203.62 and 6,699.24 is: 10,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.38 : 23,203.62 = 6,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.38/23,203.62 = 6,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.38x = 23,203.62 × 6,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.38x = 155,446,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,446,619.25/15,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.61

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