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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.30, 23,430.33 and 6,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.30, 23,430.33 and 6,851.57 is: 10,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.30 : 23,430.33 = 6,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.30/23,430.33 = 6,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.30x = 23,430.33 × 6,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.30x = 160,534,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,534,428.97/15,626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.35

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