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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.15, 23,566.67 and 6,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.15, 23,566.67 and 6,825.32 is: 10,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.15 : 23,566.67 = 6,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.15/23,566.67 = 6,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.15x = 23,566.67 × 6,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.15x = 160,850,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,850,064.08/15,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.96

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