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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,728.70, 23,594.36 and 6,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,728.70, 23,594.36 and 6,844.33 is: 10,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,728.70 : 23,594.36 = 6,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,728.70/23,594.36 = 6,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,728.70x = 23,594.36 × 6,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,728.70x = 161,487,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,487,492.77/15,728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.06

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