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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.05, 23,408.01 and 6,719.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.05, 23,408.01 and 6,719.99 is: 10,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.05 : 23,408.01 = 6,719.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.05/23,408.01 = 6,719.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.05x = 23,408.01 × 6,719.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.05x = 157,301,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,301,476.08/15,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.87

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