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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.79, 23,246.07 and 6,609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.79, 23,246.07 and 6,609.45 is: 9,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.79 : 23,246.07 = 6,609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.79/23,246.07 = 6,609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.79x = 23,246.07 × 6,609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.79x = 153,643,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,643,737.36/15,497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.91

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