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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.14, 23,591.17 and 6,841.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.14, 23,591.17 and 6,841.86 is: 10,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.14 : 23,591.17 = 6,841.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.14/23,591.17 = 6,841.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.14x = 23,591.17 × 6,841.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.14x = 161,407,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,407,535.16/15,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.30

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