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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.23, 23,518.82 and 6,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.23, 23,518.82 and 6,787.27 is: 10,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.23 : 23,518.82 = 6,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.23/23,518.82 = 6,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.23x = 23,518.82 × 6,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.23x = 159,628,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,628,581.42/15,679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.90

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