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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.99, 23,417.42 and 6,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.99, 23,417.42 and 6,846.98 is: 10,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.99 : 23,417.42 = 6,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.99/23,417.42 = 6,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.99x = 23,417.42 × 6,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.99x = 160,338,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338,455.07/15,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.22

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