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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.65, 23,497.71 and 6,900.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.65, 23,497.71 and 6,900.58 is: 10,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.65 : 23,497.71 = 6,900.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.65/23,497.71 = 6,900.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.65x = 23,497.71 × 6,900.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.65x = 162,147,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,147,827.67/15,659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.50

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