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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.23, 23,637.23 and 6,871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.23, 23,637.23 and 6,871.33 is: 10,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.23 : 23,637.23 = 6,871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.23/23,637.23 = 6,871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.23x = 23,637.23 × 6,871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.23x = 162,419,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,419,209.25/15,755.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.91

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