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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.31, 23,502.60 and 6,893.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.31, 23,502.60 and 6,893.07 is: 10,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.31 : 23,502.60 = 6,893.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.31/23,502.60 = 6,893.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.31x = 23,502.60 × 6,893.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.31x = 162,005,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,005,066.98/15,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.31

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