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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,656.43, 23,487.27 and 6,897.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,656.43, 23,487.27 and 6,897.48 is: 10,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656.43 : 23,487.27 = 6,897.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656.43/23,487.27 = 6,897.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656.43x = 23,487.27 × 6,897.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656.43x = 162,002,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,002,975.08/15,656.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.38

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