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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.91, 23,485.52 and 6,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.91, 23,485.52 and 6,885.73 is: 10,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.91 : 23,485.52 = 6,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.91/23,485.52 = 6,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.91x = 23,485.52 × 6,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.91x = 161,714,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,714,915.20/15,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.96

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