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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.38, 23,606.54 and 6,852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.38, 23,606.54 and 6,852.12 is: 10,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.38 : 23,606.54 = 6,852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.38/23,606.54 = 6,852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.38x = 23,606.54 × 6,852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.38x = 161,754,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,754,810.60/15,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.69

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