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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.30, 23,501.10 and 6,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.30, 23,501.10 and 6,892.06 is: 10,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.30 : 23,501.10 = 6,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.30/23,501.10 = 6,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.30x = 23,501.10 × 6,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.30x = 161,970,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,970,991.27/15,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.80

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