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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.94, 23,428.71 and 6,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.94, 23,428.71 and 6,851.90 is: 10,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.94 : 23,428.71 = 6,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.94/23,428.71 = 6,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.94x = 23,428.71 × 6,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.94x = 160,531,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,531,178.05/15,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.25

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