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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.16, 23,469.72 and 6,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.16, 23,469.72 and 6,759.60 is: 10,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.16 : 23,469.72 = 6,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.16/23,469.72 = 6,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.16x = 23,469.72 × 6,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.16x = 158,645,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,645,919.31/15,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.90

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