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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.16, 23,544.48 and 6,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.16, 23,544.48 and 6,466.88 is: 9,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.16 : 23,544.48 = 6,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.16/23,544.48 = 6,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.16x = 23,544.48 × 6,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.16x = 152,259,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,259,326.82/15,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.95

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