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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.33, 23,493.59 and 6,891.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.33, 23,493.59 and 6,891.11 is: 10,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.33 : 23,493.59 = 6,891.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.33/23,493.59 = 6,891.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.33x = 23,493.59 × 6,891.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.33x = 161,896,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896,761.06/15,657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.00

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