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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.22, 23,505.48 and 6,894.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.22, 23,505.48 and 6,894.98 is: 10,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.22 : 23,505.48 = 6,894.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.22/23,505.48 = 6,894.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.22x = 23,505.48 × 6,894.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.22x = 162,069,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,069,873.25/15,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.18

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