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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.92, 23,451.12 and 6,866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.92, 23,451.12 and 6,866.64 is: 10,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.92 : 23,451.12 = 6,866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.92/23,451.12 = 6,866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.92x = 23,451.12 × 6,866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.92x = 161,030,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,030,398.64/15,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.38

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