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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.08, 23,494.08 and 6,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.08, 23,494.08 and 6,891.62 is: 10,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.08 : 23,494.08 = 6,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.08/23,494.08 = 6,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.08x = 23,494.08 × 6,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.08x = 161,912,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,912,271.61/15,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.28

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