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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.46, 23,393.03 and 6,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.46, 23,393.03 and 6,715.45 is: 10,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.46 : 23,393.03 = 6,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.46/23,393.03 = 6,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.46x = 23,393.03 × 6,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.46x = 157,094,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,094,723.31/15,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.52

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