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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.48, 23,542.44 and 6,931.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.48, 23,542.44 and 6,931.24 is: 10,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.48 : 23,542.44 = 6,931.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.48/23,542.44 = 6,931.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.48x = 23,542.44 × 6,931.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.48x = 163,178,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,178,301.83/15,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.20

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