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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.49, 23,410.69 and 6,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.49, 23,410.69 and 6,842.48 is: 10,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.49 : 23,410.69 = 6,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.49/23,410.69 = 6,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.49x = 23,410.69 × 6,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.49x = 160,187,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,187,043.95/15,607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.48

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