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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.96, 23,226.96 and 6,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.96, 23,226.96 and 6,714 is: 10,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.96 : 23,226.96 = 6,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.96/23,226.96 = 6,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.96x = 23,226.96 × 6,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.96x = 155,945,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,945,809.44/15,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.64

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