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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.36, 23,208.12 and 6,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.36, 23,208.12 and 6,702.24 is: 10,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.36 : 23,208.12 = 6,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.36/23,208.12 = 6,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.36x = 23,208.12 × 6,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.36x = 155,546,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,546,390.19/15,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.13

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