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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.46, 23,495.26 and 6,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.46, 23,495.26 and 6,892.24 is: 10,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.46 : 23,495.26 = 6,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.46/23,495.26 = 6,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.46x = 23,495.26 × 6,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.46x = 161,934,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,934,970.78/15,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.69

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