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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.64, 23,458.44 and 6,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.64, 23,458.44 and 6,882.92 is: 10,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.64 : 23,458.44 = 6,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.64/23,458.44 = 6,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.64x = 23,458.44 × 6,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.64x = 161,462,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,462,565.84/15,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.33

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