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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.98, 23,547.51 and 6,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.98, 23,547.51 and 6,466.50 is: 9,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.98 : 23,547.51 = 6,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.98/23,547.51 = 6,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.98x = 23,547.51 × 6,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.98x = 152,269,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,269,973.42/15,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,694.41

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