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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.56, 23,556.30 and 6,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.56, 23,556.30 and 6,942.28 is: 10,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.56 : 23,556.30 = 6,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.56/23,556.30 = 6,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.56x = 23,556.30 × 6,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.56x = 163,534,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,534,430.36/15,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.19

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