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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.38, 23,696.82 and 6,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.38, 23,696.82 and 6,787.76 is: 10,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.38 : 23,696.82 = 6,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.38/23,696.82 = 6,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.38x = 23,696.82 × 6,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.38x = 160,848,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,848,326.92/15,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.45

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