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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.36, 23,205.12 and 6,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.36, 23,205.12 and 6,700.24 is: 10,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.36 : 23,205.12 = 6,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.36/23,205.12 = 6,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.36x = 23,205.12 × 6,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.36x = 155,479,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,479,873.23/15,467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.13

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