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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.10, 23,486.83 and 6,775.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.10, 23,486.83 and 6,775.09 is: 10,167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.10 : 23,486.83 = 6,775.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.10/23,486.83 = 6,775.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.10x = 23,486.83 × 6,775.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.10x = 159,125,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,125,311.41/15,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.04

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