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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.91, 23,519.58 and 6,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.91, 23,519.58 and 6,794.83 is: 10,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.91 : 23,519.58 = 6,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.91/23,519.58 = 6,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.91x = 23,519.58 × 6,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.91x = 159,811,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,811,547.77/15,678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.77

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