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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.19, 23,481.01 and 6,886.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.19, 23,481.01 and 6,886.87 is: 10,331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.19 : 23,481.01 = 6,886.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.19/23,481.01 = 6,886.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.19x = 23,481.01 × 6,886.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.19x = 161,710,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,710,663.34/15,652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.51

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