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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.64, 23,502.06 and 6,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.64, 23,502.06 and 6,901.23 is: 10,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.64 : 23,502.06 = 6,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.64/23,502.06 = 6,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.64x = 23,502.06 × 6,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.64x = 162,193,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,193,121.53/15,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.43

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