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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.85, 23,202.99 and 6,701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.85, 23,202.99 and 6,701.22 is: 10,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.85 : 23,202.99 = 6,701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.85/23,202.99 = 6,701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.85x = 23,202.99 × 6,701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.85x = 155,488,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,488,340.65/15,467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.36

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