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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.01, 23,497.70 and 6,786.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.01, 23,497.70 and 6,786.33 is: 10,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.01 : 23,497.70 = 6,786.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.01/23,497.70 = 6,786.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.01x = 23,497.70 × 6,786.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.01x = 159,463,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,463,112.51/15,668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.62

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