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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.64, 23,461.44 and 6,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.64, 23,461.44 and 6,884.92 is: 10,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.64 : 23,461.44 = 6,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.64/23,461.44 = 6,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.64x = 23,461.44 × 6,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.64x = 161,530,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,530,137.48/15,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.33

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