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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.11, 23,494.34 and 6,780.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.11, 23,494.34 and 6,780.11 is: 10,174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.11 : 23,494.34 = 6,780.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.11/23,494.34 = 6,780.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.11x = 23,494.34 × 6,780.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.11x = 159,294,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,294,092.11/15,656.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.56

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