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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.08, 23,495.58 and 6,892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.08, 23,495.58 and 6,892.62 is: 10,330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.08 : 23,495.58 = 6,892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.08/23,495.58 = 6,892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.08x = 23,495.58 × 6,892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.08x = 161,946,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,946,104.62/15,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.78

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