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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.76, 23,419.74 and 6,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.76, 23,419.74 and 6,843.46 is: 10,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.76 : 23,419.74 = 6,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.76/23,419.74 = 6,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.76x = 23,419.74 × 6,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.76x = 160,272,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,272,053.90/15,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.51

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