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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.76, 23,495.82 and 6,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.76, 23,495.82 and 6,785.08 is: 10,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.76 : 23,495.82 = 6,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.76/23,495.82 = 6,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.76x = 23,495.82 × 6,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.76x = 159,421,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,421,018.37/15,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.75

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