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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.32, 23,521.68 and 6,794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.32, 23,521.68 and 6,794.36 is: 10,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.32 : 23,521.68 = 6,794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.32/23,521.68 = 6,794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.32x = 23,521.68 × 6,794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.32x = 159,814,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,814,761.72/15,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.66

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