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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.58, 23,606.82 and 6,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.58, 23,606.82 and 6,852.33 is: 10,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.58 : 23,606.82 = 6,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.58/23,606.82 = 6,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.58x = 23,606.82 × 6,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.58x = 161,761,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,761,720.89/15,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.00

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