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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,640.62, 23,466.51 and 6,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,640.62, 23,466.51 and 6,874.44 is: 10,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640.62 : 23,466.51 = 6,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640.62/23,466.51 = 6,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640.62x = 23,466.51 × 6,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640.62x = 161,319,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,319,115.00/15,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.11

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