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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.59, 23,507.54 and 6,896.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.59, 23,507.54 and 6,896.36 is: 10,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.59 : 23,507.54 = 6,896.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.59/23,507.54 = 6,896.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.59x = 23,507.54 × 6,896.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.59x = 162,116,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,116,458.55/15,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.25

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