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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.29, 23,246.82 and 6,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.29, 23,246.82 and 6,609.96 is: 9,914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.29 : 23,246.82 = 6,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.29/23,246.82 = 6,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.29x = 23,246.82 × 6,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.29x = 153,660,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,660,550.33/15,498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.68

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