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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.26, 23,534.35 and 6,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.26, 23,534.35 and 6,806.33 is: 10,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.26 : 23,534.35 = 6,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.26/23,534.35 = 6,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.26x = 23,534.35 × 6,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.26x = 160,182,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,182,434.76/15,701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.88

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