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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.14, 23,203.34 and 6,698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.14, 23,203.34 and 6,698.22 is: 10,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.14 : 23,203.34 = 6,698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.14/23,203.34 = 6,698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.14x = 23,203.34 × 6,698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.14x = 155,421,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,421,076.05/15,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.22

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