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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.46, 23,391.53 and 6,714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.46, 23,391.53 and 6,714.45 is: 10,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.46 : 23,391.53 = 6,714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.46/23,391.53 = 6,714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.46x = 23,391.53 × 6,714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.46x = 157,061,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,061,297.12/15,598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.03

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