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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.46, 23,244.02 and 6,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.46, 23,244.02 and 6,737.22 is: 10,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.46 : 23,244.02 = 6,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.46/23,244.02 = 6,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.46x = 23,244.02 × 6,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.46x = 156,600,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,600,076.42/15,505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.67

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