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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.94, 23,495.01 and 6,900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.94, 23,495.01 and 6,900.22 is: 10,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.94 : 23,495.01 = 6,900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.94/23,495.01 = 6,900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.94x = 23,495.01 × 6,900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.94x = 162,120,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,120,737.90/15,657.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.90

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