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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662.41, 23,479.23 and 6,772.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,662.41, 23,479.23 and 6,772.18 is: 10,152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.41 : 23,479.23 = 6,772.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.41/23,479.23 = 6,772.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.41x = 23,479.23 × 6,772.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.41x = 159,005,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,005,571.82/15,662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.05

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