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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.76, 23,535.10 and 6,806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.76, 23,535.10 and 6,806.82 is: 10,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.76 : 23,535.10 = 6,806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.76/23,535.10 = 6,806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.76x = 23,535.10 × 6,806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.76x = 160,199,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,199,189.38/15,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.63

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