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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.32, 23,251.96 and 6,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.32, 23,251.96 and 6,614.49 is: 9,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.32 : 23,251.96 = 6,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.32/23,251.96 = 6,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.32x = 23,251.96 × 6,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.32x = 153,799,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,799,952.36/15,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.02

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