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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.76, 23,497.32 and 6,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.76, 23,497.32 and 6,786.08 is: 10,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.76 : 23,497.32 = 6,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.76/23,497.32 = 6,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.76x = 23,497.32 × 6,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.76x = 159,454,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,454,693.31/15,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.25

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