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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,730.63, 23,595.95 and 6,845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,730.63, 23,595.95 and 6,845.65 is: 10,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,730.63 : 23,595.95 = 6,845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,730.63/23,595.95 = 6,845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,730.63x = 23,595.95 × 6,845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,730.63x = 161,529,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,529,573.24/15,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.48

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