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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.58, 23,493.33 and 6,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.58, 23,493.33 and 6,891.12 is: 10,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.58 : 23,493.33 = 6,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.58/23,493.33 = 6,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.58x = 23,493.33 × 6,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.58x = 161,895,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,895,356.23/15,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.53

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