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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,661.14, 23,495.31 and 6,896.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,661.14, 23,495.31 and 6,896.73 is: 10,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,661.14 : 23,495.31 = 6,896.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,661.14/23,495.31 = 6,896.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,661.14x = 23,495.31 × 6,896.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,661.14x = 162,040,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,040,809.34/15,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.68

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