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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.16, 23,555.46 and 6,938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.16, 23,555.46 and 6,938.12 is: 10,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.16 : 23,555.46 = 6,938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.16/23,555.46 = 6,938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.16x = 23,555.46 × 6,938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.16x = 163,430,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,430,608.14/15,703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.50

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