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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.17, 23,437.22 and 6,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.17, 23,437.22 and 6,854.94 is: 10,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.17 : 23,437.22 = 6,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.17/23,437.22 = 6,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.17x = 23,437.22 × 6,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.17x = 160,660,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,660,702.59/15,621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.81

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