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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.83, 23,672.75 and 6,897.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.83, 23,672.75 and 6,897.71 is: 10,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.83 : 23,672.75 = 6,897.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.83/23,672.75 = 6,897.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.83x = 23,672.75 × 6,897.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.83x = 163,287,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,287,764.40/15,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.40

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