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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.65, 23,517.17 and 6,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.65, 23,517.17 and 6,922.02 is: 10,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.65 : 23,517.17 = 6,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.65/23,517.17 = 6,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.65x = 23,517.17 × 6,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.65x = 162,786,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,786,203.50/15,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.05

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