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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,633.97, 23,461.89 and 6,875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,633.97, 23,461.89 and 6,875.02 is: 10,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,633.97 : 23,461.89 = 6,875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,633.97/23,461.89 = 6,875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,633.97x = 23,461.89 × 6,875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,633.97x = 161,300,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,300,962.99/15,633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.34

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