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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.08, 23,628.38 and 6,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.08, 23,628.38 and 6,868.20 is: 10,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.08 : 23,628.38 = 6,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.08/23,628.38 = 6,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.08x = 23,628.38 × 6,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.08x = 162,284,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,284,439.52/15,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.76

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