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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.14, 23,499.81 and 6,899.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.14, 23,499.81 and 6,899.73 is: 10,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.14 : 23,499.81 = 6,899.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.14/23,499.81 = 6,899.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.14x = 23,499.81 × 6,899.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.14x = 162,142,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142,344.05/15,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,351.18

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