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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.04, 23,247.95 and 6,610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.04, 23,247.95 and 6,610.70 is: 9,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.04 : 23,247.95 = 6,610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.04/23,247.95 = 6,610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.04x = 23,247.95 × 6,610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.04x = 153,685,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,685,248.13/15,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.79

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