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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.94, 23,436.60 and 6,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.94, 23,436.60 and 6,741.46 is: 10,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.94 : 23,436.60 = 6,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.94/23,436.60 = 6,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.94x = 23,436.60 × 6,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.94x = 157,996,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,996,901.44/15,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.96

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