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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.90, 23,490.90 and 6,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.90, 23,490.90 and 6,298.02 is: 9,446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.90 : 23,490.90 = 6,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.90/23,490.90 = 6,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.90x = 23,490.90 × 6,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.90x = 147,946,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,946,158.02/15,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.85

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