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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,756.33, 23,638.01 and 6,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,756.33, 23,638.01 and 6,873.11 is: 10,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,756.33 : 23,638.01 = 6,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,756.33/23,638.01 = 6,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,756.33x = 23,638.01 × 6,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,756.33x = 162,466,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,466,630.55/15,756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.20

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