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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.91, 23,518.08 and 6,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.91, 23,518.08 and 6,793.83 is: 10,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.91 : 23,518.08 = 6,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.91/23,518.08 = 6,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.91x = 23,518.08 × 6,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.91x = 159,777,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,777,837.45/15,677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.27

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