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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.21, 23,621.11 and 6,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.21, 23,621.11 and 6,867.18 is: 10,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.21 : 23,621.11 = 6,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.21/23,621.11 = 6,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.21x = 23,621.11 × 6,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.21x = 162,210,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,210,397.00/15,752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.63

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