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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.70, 23,210.06 and 6,702.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.70, 23,210.06 and 6,702.69 is: 10,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.70 : 23,210.06 = 6,702.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.70/23,210.06 = 6,702.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.70x = 23,210.06 × 6,702.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.70x = 155,569,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,569,803.55/15,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.72

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