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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.47, 23,504.36 and 6,894.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.47, 23,504.36 and 6,894.23 is: 10,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.47 : 23,504.36 = 6,894.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.47/23,504.36 = 6,894.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.47x = 23,504.36 × 6,894.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.47x = 162,044,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,044,488.13/15,665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.06

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