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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.75, 23,524.13 and 6,923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.75, 23,524.13 and 6,923.81 is: 10,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.75 : 23,524.13 = 6,923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.75/23,524.13 = 6,923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.75x = 23,524.13 × 6,923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.75x = 162,876,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,876,682.66/15,682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.72

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