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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.38, 23,212.98 and 6,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.38, 23,212.98 and 6,705.18 is: 10,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.38 : 23,212.98 = 6,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.38/23,212.98 = 6,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.38x = 23,212.98 × 6,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.38x = 155,647,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,647,209.24/15,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.63

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