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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,609.94, 23,427.21 and 6,850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,609.94, 23,427.21 and 6,850.90 is: 10,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,609.94 : 23,427.21 = 6,850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,609.94/23,427.21 = 6,850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,609.94x = 23,427.21 × 6,850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,609.94x = 160,497,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,497,472.99/15,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.75

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