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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.56, 23,501.48 and 6,892.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.56, 23,501.48 and 6,892.31 is: 10,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.56 : 23,501.48 = 6,892.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.56/23,501.48 = 6,892.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.56x = 23,501.48 × 6,892.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.56x = 161,979,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,979,509.91/15,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.17

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