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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.49, 23,413.69 and 6,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.49, 23,413.69 and 6,844.48 is: 10,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.49 : 23,413.69 = 6,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.49/23,413.69 = 6,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.49x = 23,413.69 × 6,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.49x = 160,254,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,254,532.93/15,609.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,266.48

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