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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.38, 23,440.77 and 6,861.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.38, 23,440.77 and 6,861.18 is: 10,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.38 : 23,440.77 = 6,861.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.38/23,440.77 = 6,861.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.38x = 23,440.77 × 6,861.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.38x = 160,831,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,831,342.31/15,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.96

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