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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.56, 23,483.43 and 6,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.56, 23,483.43 and 6,884.33 is: 10,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.56 : 23,483.43 = 6,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.56/23,483.43 = 6,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.56x = 23,483.43 × 6,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.56x = 161,667,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,667,740.36/15,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.84

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