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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.22, 23,451.48 and 6,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.22, 23,451.48 and 6,869.96 is: 10,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.22 : 23,451.48 = 6,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.22/23,451.48 = 6,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.22x = 23,451.48 × 6,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.22x = 161,110,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110,729.54/15,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.03

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