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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.08, 23,497.08 and 6,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.08, 23,497.08 and 6,893.62 is: 10,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.08 : 23,497.08 = 6,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.08/23,497.08 = 6,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.08x = 23,497.08 × 6,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.08x = 161,979,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,979,940.63/15,677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.28

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