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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.42, 23,698.76 and 6,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.42, 23,698.76 and 6,785.75 is: 10,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.42 : 23,698.76 = 6,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.42/23,698.76 = 6,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.42x = 23,698.76 × 6,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.42x = 160,813,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,813,860.67/15,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.04

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